Psychological Science Teaching and Laboratory Intern at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York

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Job Category:

Casual Wage

Psychological Science Teaching and Laboratory Intern

Part Time

Dean of the Faculty

Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

$15.55 - $21.50 / hour

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.


Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.


This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

The Psychological Science Teaching and Laboratory Intern will support the teaching and research mission of the Psychological and Brain Sciences (PBSC) Department at Colgate University. The person in this position will develop and coordinate programs designed to support students in PSYC 150, Introduction to Psychological Science, including holding weekly review sessions and regular exam preparation sessions, providing one-on-one tutoring, and coordinating the work of the study group leaders for the course. In addition, the intern may provide research support to one or two faculty members.

Experience conducting psychological research.

A Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related coursework is required by the start date.


Degree from Colgate University is preferred.

Applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and a letter of recommendation from a work supervisor or a professor outside of PBSC.

2025CW012Posting

Yes

The position entails up to 30 hours/week for two 15 week semesters, and runs from late-August 2025 through mid-May 2026.


This position is paid an hourly wage an approved for 900 hours per year.

04/04/2025

Yes

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at:
https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at
cusafety@colgate.edu.