Assistant Professor of Psychology

Job Title

Assistant Professor of 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 Psychology Program, in the Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences, in the College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) at Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) invites applications or a tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in Fall 2024. A regional comprehensive university, A&M-SA has approximately 7000 students enrolled in undergraduate programs and select graduate programs. Part of the statewide Texas A&M University System, the University is a Hispanic Serving Institution and a women student majority institution. As a relatively young university, A&M-SA has experienced rapid growth over the past few years, and the psychology program welcomed its first cohort of M.S. students in Fall 2023.

Area of specialization is open, with a willingness to teach courses related to Research Methods and Statistics, Writing for Psychology, Health Psychology, Learning, or Behavioral Neuroscience/Comparative Psychology as appropriate to the area of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and it is expected that tenure-track faculty will maintain an active line of research in their area of specialization.

The candidate should be familiar with the needs of a non-traditional, first-generation student body. A&M-SA faculty and staff are working to implement data-driven practices in teaching and learning, including experiential learning to improve persistence and college completion. It seeks faculty who are committed to this vision and are willing to innovate and experiment.

San Antonio, with a population of over 1.5 million people, is the second-largest city in Texas and the seventh-largest city in the US. The city hosts many cultural attractions (e.g., the Alamo, San Antonio Missions, and six major museums [including a children’s museum]). San Antonio is a popular tourist destination. Some of the city’s tourist attractions include the River Walk, Sea World, and the Fiesta Texas theme park. San Antonio also has more than 250 parks and more than 100 miles of hiking and biking trails. Additionally, San Antonio hosts a number of major medical facilities including: the South Texas Medical Center ; Brooke Army Medical Center ; UT Health San Antonio (which includes a Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences); and a VA Hospital . These facilities may serve as valuable resources for the successful candidate’s research program, including opportunities for collaboration with other researchers.

Applications are accepted only through the online job portal at:

https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUSA_External

Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.

This is a tenure-track position requiring teaching, research, and service responsibilities. Candidates should be able to teach undergraduate-level courses in Research Methods and Statistics, Writing for Psychology, Health Psychology, Learning, or Behavioral Neuroscience/Comparative Psychology. Candidates may be asked to take part in graduate-level teaching and mentoring. The teaching load is a 3/3. Excellence in teaching at all levels of the curriculum is expected. Candidates will also be expected to develop an active research program in their area of specialization involving undergraduate/graduate students and perform university and professional service.

Responsibilities:

• Teach three 3-hour courses (or their equivalent) per semester (summer teaching assignments may be available, but are not guaranteed)

• Maintain an active, cohesive line of research.

• Other service and committee work at the program, department, college, university, community,

Required Education and Experience:

• PhD in Psychology by time of appointment

• Research Experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience teaching at the college level as the instructor of record

• Demonstrated experience with contemporary instructional technologies, distance learning platforms, and video conferencing tools

• Awareness and understanding of the needs of a non-traditional, first-generation student body

• Experience with high-impact educational practices such as writing intensive courses, service or experiential learning, and undergraduate research

• Experience with graduate teaching and mentoring graduate students

• A plan for a cohesive line of research

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently.

• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty and students.

• Ability to interact with students from all backgrounds.

Only applicants who are invited for an interview will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair. The letters of recommendation should be written on letterhead, be less than one year old, must bear the writer’s actual signature, and must come directly from the letter writer. The letters of recommendation can be submitted electronically as a PDF attachment with the subject heading “Psychology Program-Letter of Recommendation – AP Position” to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Dawn Weatherford at [email protected]. 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 academic questions, please contact the search chair, above; for other questions, please contact the following:

Assistant Professor of Psychology

c/o Cindy 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

• Teaching statement/philosophy

• Description of research experience and plan for the future

• Contact information for three references that will provide letters of recommendation, if requested, at the interview stage

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

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. 

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.