Adjunct Faculty of Psychology

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty 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 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 Fall 2026. Potential courses include Research Methods and Statistics, Writing for Psychology, The Psychology Major, and other courses as needs arise. Continuation depends on course availability. Courses could be offered days, evenings, or weekends, based on departmental need. Most courses needed are offered in person. 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.

Required Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in Psychology from an accredited university.

• Teaching experience.

• Broad training in psychology.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited university.

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

• Experience teaching at a multicultural university.

• 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 multicultural 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 Lisa Streeter (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.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.