Cornell University, Psychology Department
(posted 2025/10/07, listed until 2026/01/31)Position Description
Open rank instructor of Psychology, Cornell University
The
Department of Psychology at Cornell University invites outstanding candidates
with a passion for teaching to apply for an open-rank position as
lecturer/senior lecturer. (Note that Cornell’s College of Arts and Sciences has
endorsed adoption of the titles of assistant/associate/full teaching professor;
new hires will be eligible to be considered
for this new title when it is introduced). Candidates will be prepared
to teach courses in the area of clinical science to begin July 1, 2026.
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree and interest or experience in
teaching at the undergraduate and graduate (MA) levels.
Position Responsibilities
This is a full-time teaching position. The candidate will teach up
to a total of 6 courses across the two semesters of the academic year. The
department offers a collaborative and stimulating culture and a competitive
salary and benefits package. Teaching faculty play a full and active part in
departmental life and work with other faculty members and our
excellent students in a broad range of ways, such as teaching upper-level
courses, working on curriculum design and innovation, advising undergraduate
student projects, mentoring Ph.D. students interested in teaching careers, and
participating in wider faculty governance and decision-making.
Courses to be taught
We expect the successful candidate to teach a mix of lower- and
upper-division courses (lectures and seminars) as well as graduate-level
seminars that cover topics in clinical psychology, broadly construed. Course
size will vary, but candidates will be expected to teach at least one large
service course on happiness. The department currently offers courses in
psychopathology, developmental psychopathology, affective science, gender and
psychopathology, and mood disorders; we encourage applicants whose expertise
complements and expands on the department’s existing courses. We will
prioritize candidates whose courses emphasize clinical science, and an
integrative biopsychosocial approach to mental health and intervention.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology or a closely
aligned field completed by the date of appointment and a desire to pursue
excellence in teaching. Licensure is not required but licensure eligibility is
preferred.
Applications
Qualified applicants should submit 1) a cover letter briefly summarizing
background, qualifications, and interest in the position; 2) a Curriculum
Vitae; 3) a teaching statement that describes teaching experience, approach,
and goals, and that documents past teaching effectiveness; and 4) names and
contact information for three references who can speak to candidate’s teaching
abilities and effectiveness. Up to three representative publications may be
included but are not required.
Applications received by Nov 1, 2025, will be given full consideration.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For questions
regarding the position, please contact Search Committee Chair, David Pizarro.
Pay Range: $51,300- $95,000]
Actual salary offers in the College of Arts and Sciences will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.
For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
Further Info:
Cornell University
278 D Uris Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853