Psychology Teaching Position for the Fall 2026 Term at the University of Notre Dame (USA) in England

The University of Notre Dame, a Catholic research university ranked in the top 20 among American colleges and universities, operates an academic center in the heart of Westminster to promote intellectual exchange through conferences and study-abroad academic programs.   

The University of Notre Dame’s London Undergraduate Program seeks to employ an instructor to teach a three-credit class in psychology, for students with a major in Psychology or Neuroscience and Behaviour.

Applicants are invited to propose one or more course outlines, in the subject areas of social cognition, decision making or other aspects of higher cognition. Preference will be given to course proposals that include a neuroscience or neurobiology perspective.

Requirements: An M.Sc. degree or equivalent and university-level teaching experience in a relevant subject area are required for this position. A Ph.D. is strongly preferred. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The class  will meet twice a week for 14 weeks, EITHER twice per week on Mondays and Wednesdays OR on Tuesdays and Thursdays. OR Once a week for two back-to-back sessions. Class meeting times are 75 minutes each, totaling 150 minutes each week. In addition, instructors are expected to make themselves available for office hours for their students, as well as completing all marking, class, and assessment preparation, for a total time commitment of approximately 0.2 FTE.

Dates for the Fall semester 2026:  TBC, but expected to be 24th August to 7th December, with a break week from 17-25 October, and final assessment in the period 9th - 11th December.

Payment for this position will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of academic experience and the teaching load expected, in the range of £4,700 - £6,300 for the semester. Appointments are fixed-term contracts, with renewal subject to satisfactory performance and curricular needs.

Notre Dame London website: http://london.nd.edu

To apply, please send your cover letter, CV, a 1-2 page class proposal, and details of two references to Ms. Alice Tyrell, Director of Academic Programs, via the ‘Apply’ button above (e: london@nd.edu). 

Your cover letter should address your teaching philosophy and your relevant skills and experience.  Your course proposal should address the subject focus, core learning goals, and overall learning journey of the class, as well as an indication of assessment methodologies, and any pre-requisite knowledge. For further information on course proposal expectations, please contact london@nd.edu to request an applicant pack.

Interviews will be scheduled in early March.

If you require further information regarding the post or application process, please contact london@nd.edu.

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