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VISITING LECTURER IN PSYCHOLOGY

Claremont, CA • On-site

Scripps College
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$17K - $19K/mo

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

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SCRIPPS COLLEGE CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA 91711
VISITING LECTURER IN PSYCHOLOGY
BEGINNING FALL 2026
Scripps College, a women's liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, invites applications for the position of Visiting Lecturer in Psychology to teach in the Fall 2026 semester. This position is for two courses only.
The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in Psychology, college level teaching experience, and the ability to teach some combination of Health Psychology, Psychological Disorders, and/or Psychological Statistics.
The Scripps Psychology Department has seven full-time faculty. It offers a B.A. degree with a major or minor in Psychology. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should submit the following materials via Interfolio:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vita
• Teaching statement
• Teaching evaluations
• Sample syllabi
• List of three references.
The salary for this position will range from $17,100 to $19,000 and will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. In light of recent federal updates to visa processing and associated costs, the College is generally not in a position to sponsor visas for faculty appointments.
For further information, contact External Chair of the Psychology Department Search Committee, Professor Marion Preest at mpreest@scrippscollege.edu.
Scripps College is one of seven members of The Claremont Colleges Consortium located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. In keeping with its ongoing commitment to build and support an inclusive academic community, Scripps College seeks applicants who will actively support Scripps College's Principles of Community and Institutional Values.

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