Adjunct Faculty Psychology

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty Psychology

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Texas A&M University—San Antonio is seeking to hire a part-time Adjunct Instructor of Psychology. Expertise is open, but preference is given to applicants with teaching experience and an understanding of psychological research methods. Appointment will begin in Spring 2024. Potential courses include Research Methods and Statistics, General Psychology, Cross Cultural Psychology, Writing for Psychology, Psychology of Learning, Social Psychology, Lifespan Development, and other courses as needs arise. Continuation depends on course availability.

A&M—SA faculty and staff are working to implement evidence-driven practices in teaching and learning, including experiential learning, which lead to student persistence and college completion. It seeks faculty who are committed to this vision and are willing to innovate and experiment.

Applications are accepted only through the online job portal at: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUSA_External

Review of applications will begin one month after posting, and will continue until the position is filled.

This is an adjunct position, requiring only teaching. Courses could be offered days, evenings, or weekends, based on departmental need. Most courses needed are offered in person.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree from an accredited university in Psychology

• Teaching experience

• Broad training in psychology

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited university in Psychology

• Experience serving as an instructor of record at the college/university level

• Experience teaching in a non-traditional commuter university setting

• Ability to teach a range of courses in psychology

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work cooperatively with others

• Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently

• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students

• Ability to interact with students from all backgrounds

Finalists will be required to provide three current, original letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair via email (sent directly from the recommender), or at the address listed below. The letters should be less than one year old and should bear the writer's actual signature. Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Office of Academic Affairs, TAMU-SA, One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcript translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

For questions, please contact Dr. Alan Daniel, [email protected]

Letters of recommendation for finalists may be sent to:

Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

c/o Cynthia Alejos (email: [email protected])

Texas A&M University-San Antonio Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences

One University Way

San Antonio, TX 78224

Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position.

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

• Application

• A Curriculum vitae (CV)

• A cover letter

• Contact information for three references that will provide letters of recommendation, if requested.

Summary of Employee Benefits: 

https://www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/summary-of-employees-benefits.pdf   

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities. 

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058. 

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.