Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: 

Position Status: Full-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: Up to $88,000.00

Closing Date: 8/15/2026

Location: Enter location and Address


Brief Description of Duties

Teach core undergraduate courses in the Psychology program and possess specific expertise in the teaching of critical writing skills for psychology literature reviews and foundational knowledge in Clinical Psychology such as conditioning, cognition, personality traits, and cultural influences outlined by the DSM V. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach undergraduate courses in Psychology, specifically the candidate would need experience teaching Introduction to Psychology, Critical Skills Development, Statistics, Introduction to Clinical Psychology, Personality, Learning, and Cognition. 

2. Keep abreast of developments in their instructional area by reading current literature, collaborating with colleagues, participating in professional conferences, and designing online materials to enhance academic performance. 

3. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom student-centered instruction and discussions. 

4. Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers using rubrics and other student-centered approaches. 

5. Maintain student attendance records, grades and other required records. 

6. Advise and mentor students on academic and career issues including undergraduate internships in the discipline. 

7. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. 

8. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. 

9. Maintain currency in the use of software and technology in the classroom. 

10.  Performs other related duties as assigned.  
     

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

1. A Doctorate from an APA accredited program and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and research.   

2. A minimum of two years (role as graduate teaching assistant will be considered) of teaching Psychology courses at the college/university level. 

3. Demonstrated evidence of scholarly publications in peer reviewed journals and presentations at discipline-related conferences.  

4. Evidence of working with underserved populations both in the classroom and in the community. 

5. Demonstrated record of collaborating with faculty colleagues through participation in program, college, and university activities. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:  

1. Demonstrated knowledge of core areas of the discipline of Psychology, psychological theory, critical writing skills in Psychology, research methodology, statistical analysis, assessment, and diagnosis.  

2. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate students and a philosophy of instructional pedagogy that is student-centered. 

3. The ability to involve undergraduate students in their research efforts. 

4. Demonstrated knowledge of general principles and methods for curriculum design, teaching, and instruction for individuals and groups of undergraduate students, and the measurement/assessment of learning effects; 

5. Strong interpersonal and organizational leadership and team member skills; 

6. Outstanding oral and written communication skills; 

7. Ability to work with external stakeholders including community members, government agencies, etc.; and 

8. Ability to engage with diverse groups and show sensitivity to variations across age, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, language, cultural, national origin, sexual identity or orientation, as well as prior training and educational experiences. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY APPLICATION: 
-UDC Employment Application 
-Cover Letter 
-Curriculum vitae of applicant  
-Official Transcripts of all degrees (if advanced to candidacy stage) 

Information to Applicant
Work consists of a variety of complex inter-related tasks and disparate tasks. The incumbent is expected to function with considerable independence on all assignments and to use initiative and seasoned judgment in arriving at sound conclusions and recommendations. Recurring contacts are made with students, staff members, faculty, administrators and the general public, as well as with staff of institutions that are University partners.  Contacts are established to open channels of communication and acquire information for decision making and disseminations to others. The work is generally performed in instructional settings, community settings, agencies, and non-profit organizations.   

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .