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Psychology Lecturer

Universities of Wisconsin · Platteville, WI · Part time

Posted Mar 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell us about a lesson that worked really well with students. What made it work?

What they are checking: Whether they reflect on their teaching and can explain what produces learning.

This role is fully in person in Platteville. What does your availability look like, and what other courses could you teach?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet the on-campus requirement and fit other department needs from the instructor pool.

What would you do

Many students take General Psychology only because it's required. How do you get them engaged?

What they are checking: Whether they have concrete strategies to reach non-majors in a large required course.

How would you handle the abnormal psychology unit when some students may have personal experience with mental illness?

What they are checking: Whether they teach sensitive material with care, accurate language and awareness of student wellbeing.

A student emails you after failing the first exam and says they want to drop. What do you say?

What they are checking: Whether they support struggling students with practical steps and point them to campus resources.

About the work

General Psychology covers a lot of ground. How would you decide what to emphasize in a single semester?

What they are checking: Whether they can make sensible coverage choices for an introductory survey course.

How would you teach research methods in an intro course so students see why psychology is a science?

What they are checking: Whether they can convey the methods of psychology, which the course description names directly.

How do you write exams that test understanding rather than memorized definitions?

What they are checking: Whether they can design assessments that measure applying concepts, not just recall.

How do you correct common myths students bring in, like learning styles or the idea that we only use ten percent of our brains?

What they are checking: Whether they can address misconceptions with evidence while keeping students curious rather than embarrassed.

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The full job description

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Psychology Lecturer Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Lecturer Position Summary: The Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville is seeking enthusiastic and qualified instructors to join our instructional team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy teaching and want to make an impact on students’ understanding of psychology. We are currently seeking candidates to teach General Psychology (PSYCHLGY 1130) on the Platteville campus. General Psychology is an introductory course designed to familiarize students with the language and methods of psychology and to examine factors affecting human behavior, including motivation, development, intelligence, personality, and abnormal behavior. This position requires in-person instruction on the Platteville campus; remote or hybrid teaching arrangements are not available. In addition to General Psychology, this posting establishes a pool of qualified candidates who may be considered for other instructional needs in the department as they arise. This allows us to match candidates with courses based on expertise, availability, and departmental needs. Course Catalog: https://catalog.uwplatt.edu/undergraduate/course-descriptions/courses/psychlgy . This position is not eligible for relocation reimbursement, tenure, or Visa sponsorship. Start dates will vary based on instructional needs. Key Job Responsibilities: • Facilitate classroom instruction for one or more undergraduate psychology courses on the Platteville, Wisconsin campus. • Evaluate and assess student performance. • Participate in discussions on curriculum improvement and student learning assessment, as needed. • Attend relevant trainings related to teaching. Required Qualifications: • Master’s degree in Psychology or a closely related field. • Teaching experience, substantial professional experience, or relevant credentials in psychology. • Experience or comfort teaching General Psychology content; experience in other psychology areas is a plus. Application Instructions: Applications must include: • Letter of application addressing qualifications and interest in teaching General Psychology and/or other psychology courses. • Resume/CV. • List of three (3) professional references (name, contact info, professional relationship to you) Candidates should indicate their preferred course assignments in their application materials. Applications will remain on file for future instructional needs. Legal Notices and Important Information: Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices. The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources. Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action. In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report. The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7). UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Required Postings: Labor Law Poster - English Labor Law Poster - Spanish Families First Coronavirus Response Act Update

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