Job Details

Psychology Temporary Course Teaching Assistant

Position Number: 6802449
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Psychology

Psychology Temporary Course Teaching Assistant

Requisition Number: 69193
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 22-Dec-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

Spring 2026 semester: Start date January 5, 2026. End date May 3, 2026. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has approximately 43 tenured/tenure-track faculty and 12 teaching faculty. We offer separate bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Neuroscience to 3,700+ undergraduates and PhDs in 5 specialty graduate program areas (Behavioral Neuroscience; Behavioral, Psychiatric, and Statistical Genetics; Clinical Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; and Social Psychology). We encourage cutting edge and collaborative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries, while maintaining a firm footing in psychology and neuroscience.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Serve as a course teaching assistant for PSYC 2145-001 Introductory Cognitive Psychology. Employee will perform teaching assistant duties for one section of PSYC 2145 Introductory Cognitive Psychology. Responsibilities include 1) reviewing/preparing for lecture 2) attending lecture each week 3) providing valuable input on how to revise/improve course materials 4) assist with grading 5) conduct office hours 6) Perform administrative duties for the course such as entering grades, printing exams, obtaining scantrons and dropping them off at the Student Testing Center, assisting in scheduling alternative exam locations and times for students with disability accommodations, etc. 7) help with exam proctoring 8) meet with professor as needed

What You Should Know

In-class time TuTh 11:00-12:15. Additional hours for employee determined each week. Employment expectation is 10 hours of time each week, some synchronous work with the class and the professor, other aspects completed autonomously and remotely.

What We Can Offer

$6,080 for the semester

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree in psychology, Cognitive Science or related field.

What You Will Need

Competency in Cognitive psychology demonstrated through completion of bachelor's degree in psychology or Cognitive Science. Peer leadership and pedagogical skills including learning models, facilitating student interactions, providing effective feedback, listening and compassion, learner-centered teaching, and providing safe inclusive environment for learning.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV

Please apply by December 22, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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