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What is the difference between University Faculty vs University Lecturer?

AspectUniversity FacultyUniversity Lecturer
Required CredentialsMaster's or PhD in relevant field, often with research experienceMaster's degree, sometimes a PhD, with teaching credentials or experience
Work EnvironmentResearch, teaching, administrative duties, often involved in curriculum developmentPrimarily teaching undergraduate or graduate courses, less research focus
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, academic institutionsUniversities, colleges, academic institutions
Common Search & ComparisonMore research-oriented, higher academic rankFocus on teaching responsibilities, entry to mid-level academic role

University Faculty typically refers to academic staff involved in both teaching and research, often holding higher ranks like Professor or Associate Professor. University Lecturers primarily focus on teaching duties, usually with less emphasis on research. Both roles are common in academic institutions, but they differ in responsibilities, credentials, and career progression.

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To become a university faculty member, candidates typically need a doctoral degree in their field, relevant research experience, and a strong publication record. The hiring process involves submitting applications, participating in interviews, and often presenting a research seminar or teaching demonstration. Networking and professional associations can also help in finding opportunities.

What is a university faculty position?

A university faculty position is a role involving teaching, research, and service within a higher education institution. Faculty members typically hold advanced degrees, such as a Ph.D., and are responsible for delivering courses, publishing research, and contributing to academic committees. These positions can be tenure-track or non-tenure-track and often require strong expertise in a specific academic discipline.

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Infographic showing various University Faculty job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Faculty-Adjunct-Psychology

Providence, RI • On-site

Johnson and Wales University
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Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Faculty-Adjunct-Psychology
Job no: 11151
Work type: Part Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Faculty, Academics, Academic Term, Campus Based
Summary
Prepares and delivers relevant course content using a variety of teaching methods and assessments that support student learning. Delivers relevant course content on campus or online, as assigned. Maintains that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives.
Essential Job Functions
  • Teaches assigned course(s) on campus by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students' questions and concerns
  • Teaches assigned course (s) online by delivering course content, learning activities and assessments using the university's learning management system, according to JWU course outlines and online course delivery standards
  • Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and weekly updating of the grade center in accordance with university requirements
  • Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
  • Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, required course materials, attendance policy and evaluation criteria
  • Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems
  • Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services
  • Populates the university's faculty information system with data to establish teaching credentials and maintains data, as needed
  • Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the college
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of a master's degree in psychology or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution, or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience teaching at the post-secondary level
  • Ability to teach an array of discipline related or cognate field courses

Please Note:
Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.
College/university transcripts are required prior to hire.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.
Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Advertised: 18 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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