Instructor/Lecturer of Psychology - 45563

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salary; Exempt; Faculty; Full time, Temporary

DEPARTMENT: Psychology

Position Summary

The Department of Psychology at Alma College, Alma, Michigan invites applications for an Instructor/Lecturer of Psychology. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position beginning in Fall 2026. The position is for three years with the possibility of renewal. Teaching load will be 8 units per academic year.

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or a master’s degree combined with relevant professional experience in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of strong undergraduate teaching ability or potential. They should also show evidence of teaching experience or strong potential to teach courses in Psychopathology, Clinical/Counseling Skills, or Introductory Psychology. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a clear commitment to the liberal arts philosophy and to inclusive teaching practices.

Preferred qualifications include clinical experience, as well as the potential to contribute additional courses in Psychology. The department also values candidates with the potential to mentor or supervise undergraduate students, coordinate internships, and collaborate with colleagues in research or teaching.

Application Process

For full consideration, qualified applicants must complete the following steps:

– Submit the Alma College application

– Email to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs via [email protected] a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy that incorporates your commitment to Liberal Arts as well as teaching and learning in a diverse environment, and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit

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