Job Description

Posting Details

Position Information
Job Category
Casual Wage

Position Title
Psychological Science Teaching and Laboratory Intern

Full Time/Part Time
Part Time

Division
Dean of the Faculty

Department
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

Hiring Wage/Salary Range
$21.00 - $22.50 / hour

Department Statement
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.

Accountabilities
The person hired will support the research and 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.

Requirements
Professional Experience/ Qualifications
Experience conducting psychological research.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Degree from Colgate University is preferred.

Physical Requirements

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

Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2026CW016Posting

Temporary
Yes

Work Schedule
The position entails up to 30 hours/week (for two 15 week semesters) and runs from late-August 2026 through mid-May 2027.

This position is paid an hourly wage an approved for up to 999 hours per year.

Job Open Date
04/02/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement
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 skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery Act


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: . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *
   Are you at least 18 years of age?
   
   
   • Yes
   • No
   
   
   
2. *
   Are you currently a Colgate employee?
   • Yes
   • No
   
   
   
3. *
   Have you ever been a Colgate employee?
   • Yes
   • No
   
   
   
   
   

Applicant Documents



Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Recommendation 1

Optional Documents

1. References

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Casual work, Internship, Local area, Immediate start

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