Lecturer in Psychology

Brandeis University invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in the Department of Psychology to teach Clinical Practicum II (PSYC 161b) during the spring semester of 2025.

In conjunction with PSYC 161a, offered in the fall, this course provides intensive supervised experience in mental health intervention.

Students serve in helping roles as volunteers for eight hours a week in social service and mental health programs. They relate their experience to empirical and literary readings within the context of group supervision in weekly seminars.

The goal of this is to train to : explain and apply the fundamentals of evidence-based case formulation; develop cultural humility by exploring and appreciating the ways that students’ past experiences, positionality, and worldviews influence their understanding of others;

integrate knowledge of the ethical principles of clinical practice with firsthand experience in a helping role; and assess the ways students’ own developmental histories have contributed to strengths and areas for growth as future clinicians.

Essential & Non-Essential Job Functions :

• Conducting weekly seminar meetings for a minimum of three hours weekly
• Conducting placement training and supporting students in their placements.
• Grading student work & assigning final grades

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience :

• Previous experience teaching psychology courses
• Demonstrated understanding of current research in the field
• Work experience in clinical settings
• degree, or the equivalent, in Clinical Psychology or a related discipline
• Applicants should include with their application : a curriculum vitae; a description of clinical experiences and qualifications for this role;

evidence of teaching effectiveness (, course evaluations; sample syllabi); and the names and contact information of two references.

We will begin reviewing applications immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The deadline for first consideration is July 15, 2024.

This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution.

These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations.

Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society.

Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.