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Position:

Lecturer positions in the Department of Psychology for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Description:

Duties will include teaching in lower division general psychology and research methods, or in one of the following areas at the upper division level: developmental, psychobiology, social-personality, psychological disorders, or perception-cognition.

In addition to teaching duties, must hold regularly scheduled office hours a minimum of two hours per week to provide the opportunity for consultations with students outside of the classroom.

Qualifications:
The department is looking for recent Ph.D.s in Psychology or a comparable degree. Those with previous teaching experience are also considered. We will prioritize recent and current graduate students who have worked closely with the Psychology program at UC Davis. Preference is given to candidates who have experience with remote testing and various instructional technology. Candidate must be eligible to work in the USA.

Dates Available:

Fall Quarter 2026 – September 21 through December 11, 2026
Winter Quarter 2027 – January 4 through March 19, 2027
Spring Quarter 2027 – March 25 through June 10, 2027

If you have any questions, please contact:
ycpersonnel@ucdavis.edu

The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Psychology are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Applicants internal to the UC Davis Department of Psychology who had an appointment in 2025-2026 and apply by the “Initial Review Date” of June 30, 2026, will be considered prior to all other applicants.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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