Lecturer in Psychology

Review of complete applications will begin March 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. A letter of interest and curriculum vitae must be attached to the online application.

A statement of teaching philosophy that emphasizes instructional strategies and student engagement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a copy of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation are required. Documents that cannot be attached to the online application must be mailed or emailed to: Dr. Ruth Johnson, Search Committee Chair, University of Houston-Downtown, One Main Street, Ste. N-1073, Houston, TX, 77002-1001, [email protected].

Information concerning the Social Sciences Department and the Psychology program can be found at https://www.uhd.edu/academics/humanities/undergraduate-programs/psychology/Pages/sos-psychology.aspx.  

The psychology program invites applications for up to two lecturer positions beginning Fall 2024. Candidates will teach a variety of both in-person and online undergraduate required courses within the psychology discipline, in addition to courses in their area of specialty. 

The teaching load is 5-5, with voluntary service opportunities available.

This is a one-year position, with the opportunity for contract renewal.

EEO/AA

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have a master’s in psychology from a regionally-accredited institution.
• Candidates must have experience teaching at the collegiate level, both in-person and online.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with a doctorate in Psychology from a regionally-accredited institution by the time of employment.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, in addition to other required courses, such as Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, and/or Statistics.

About University of Houston Downtown

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions:  No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.

The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.

The University of Houston - Downtown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.