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 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.
This is an adjunct position, requiring only teaching. Courses could be offered days, evenings, or weekends, based on departmental needs. Most courses needed are offered in person.
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.
Required Education and Experience:
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 at a culturally diverse 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 diverse 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 the Psychology Program Coordinator, Dr. Alan Daniel,
Alan.Daniel@tamusa.edu
Letters of recommendation for finalists may be sent to:
Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
c/o Cynthia Alejos (email: calejos@tamusa.edu)
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Department of Life 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:
For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:
http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html
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.
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