Lecturer, Psychology

The Opportunity

The Psychology Department at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for up to two (2) nine-month, non-tenure earning Lecturer positions. These annually renewable positions offer a clear career path with the possibility of promotion based on years of service and performance.

The first position will support our Psychology B.S. program. This position is located on the university’s main Orlando campus. Duties will include teaching a 4/4 load of large face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses (ranging between 75 and 400 students) and service in support of the program and department.

The second position will support both the Psychology B.S. program and Clinical Psychology M.A. program. The position is located on the university’s main Orlando campus. Duties will include teaching a 4/4 load of face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses at the undergraduate level.

Face-to-face courses in support of the graduate program are taught at the Sanford/Lake Mary campus located approximately 30 minutes from the Orlando campus. Service is expected in support of both programs and the department. The instructional duties and service assignments are in accordance with the department’s current equitable workload policy.

The Psychology Department emphasizes breadth of psychology education while allowing students to pursue one of six specialized tracks: Clinical Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Human Factors, Experimental Psychology, Neuroscience, and General. Psychology is one of the most popular majors at UCF with over 4,000 undergraduate majors and 150+ graduate students.

At the same time, we emphasize critical thinking, strong written and oral communication skills, and professional development. This is accomplished by offering career readiness, research opportunities, and high impact learning experiences such as honors theses, undergraduate teaching assistant internships, service learning, and study abroad. The Psychology B.S. degree is offered as a face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online program.

The Online Bachelor’s Program was rated 3rd best in the country in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 rankings.

The Master of Arts Clinical Psychology Program, ranked the 2nd best in the country by Psychology.org in 2025, is a terminal master’s program offered at the UCF Sanford/Lake Mary campus. The program consists of two tracks:

Applied Pre-Licensure/Non-Thesis Track: The Applied Pre-Licensure/Non-Thesis Track is designed for students interested in delivering clinical services in a variety of settings including community agencies and private practice. After completing the program and after two years of postgraduate supervised clinical experience, graduates are eligible to become Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) in the state of Florida. The Applied Pre-Licensure/Non-Thesis Track is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC).

Research/Thesis Track: The Research/Thesis Track is designed for students who wish to focus on clinical research and/or are interested in pursuing entry into a doctoral program following the completion of their master’s degree. Students who complete this option are not eligible to become Licensed Mental Health Counselors upon graduation.

COS is the largest college at the university and a powerhouse for the regional and national STEM workforce, spanning the natural, computational, and social sciences with centers, institutes, and initiatives that serve as hubs for research and innovation. Through sharing and applying knowledge, COS is cultivating pathways for students to solve our world’s most pressing and complex problems.

The mission of COS is to provide a world-class education in an environment where faculty, staff, and students thrive, research flourishes, and our community prospers. Several COS academic programs are nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report, Princeton Review, and others.

UCF is one of the most innovative public universities in the nation. UCF is also ranked highly for undergraduate teaching and research. UCF is a leading, metropolitan, research-intensive university with over 68,000 students.

As part of our comprehensive traditional benefits, UCF offers support for expectant mothers, paid parental leave for both parents, on-site pre-school, and professional development and leadership training for all faculty at all career stages. The university offers more than 240 degree programs.

UCF is an economic engine, attracting and supporting industries vital to the region’s future while providing students with real-world experiences that help them succeed after graduation.

Minimum Qualifications

For both positions, a doctoral degree in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) or a related field from an accredited institution by the time of hire is required.

Preferred Qualifications

For the first position, preference will be given to candidates who

• have demonstrated experience in successful undergraduate teaching of research and statistical methods, experimental psychology courses (e.g., social, development, cognition, physiological), and/or human-factors/engineering psychology,
• have demonstrated experience in teaching online and face-to-face modalities,
• can develop and coordinate high impact opportunities for students,
• can demonstrate experience and/or innovative teaching strategies to engage a variety of students with different backgrounds/experiences in large enrollment and online courses.

For the second position, preference will be given to candidates who

• have demonstrated experience in successful undergraduate and graduate teaching of clinical psychology courses,
• licensed/licensed eligible in Florida as a Psychologist,
• can develop and coordinate high impact opportunities for students in both programs,

Additional Application Materials Required

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

• A curriculum vitae.
• A cover letter including a statement indicating your interest and qualifications for teaching in support of one or more of the areas/tracks mentioned above.
• A teaching philosophy statement (no more than 3 pages, 12-point Times New Roman). For the first position, this should describe the degree you have and relevant teaching experience that can contribute to the Psychology B.S. program including innovative teaching strategies and class sizes. For the second position, the statement should also include relevant teaching experience for graduate courses in Clinical Psychology.

Note

• Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
• The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Special Instructions to the Applicants

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted without an end date may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.

You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference.

Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Benefits

Working at Ucf has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

• Department
• College of Sciences (COS) - Department of Psychology
• Work Schedule
• Varies
• Type of Appointment
• Regular
• Expected Salary
• Negotiable

Additional information

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.