Adjunct Faculty - Psychology
About The Position
The Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Texas A&M University–San Antonio is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member in Psychology. The position requires teaching only. Courses may be scheduled during the day, evening, or on weekends based on departmental needs; most courses are offered in person. Finalists must provide three current, original letters of recommendation, dated within the past year and bearing the writer’s actual signature. Before an appointment letter can be issued, official transcripts must be sent directly from each degree-granting institution to the Office of Academic Affairs. Transcripts issued to the candidate are not accepted. Applicants with international transcripts are responsible for having them translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator. Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation. The position is security-sensitive, and employment is contingent on verification of credentials and completion of a criminal history check. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and professional references. The university encourages applicants committed to community engagement and advancing the well-being and prosperity of local communities. The posting notes that the university will not pay a stated fee for certain new H-1B petitions and that a state moratorium on new H-1B filings may affect employment for candidates requiring sponsorship.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Psychology from an accredited university.
- Teaching experience.
- Broad training in psychology.
- 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 must provide three current, original letters of recommendation dated less than one year ago and bearing the writers’ actual signatures.
- Official transcripts must be sent directly from each degree-granting institution before an appointment letter can be issued.
- Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited university.
- Experience serving as instructor of record at the college or 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.
Responsibilities
- Teach Psychology courses as assigned based on departmental needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
