Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction in Psychology

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction or Associate Professor of Instruction, to begin August 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s instructional mission through excellence in undergraduate teaching, curriculum development, and service. This position emphasizes high-quality, evidence-based instruction and active engagement in a large and vibrant psychology program. The in-person, 9-month instructional load is three courses in each semester. Initial professional-track faculty appointments are typically made for one year and may be renewed subject to performance and funding. Salary will be commensurate with rank and qualifications. A background check will be conducted on the selected candidate. The Department of Psychology is committed to fostering a culture of excellence. Professional Track faculty benefit from a clear career ladder, representation on the Executive Committee, and active collegial engagement across the department. Faculty in these roles are evaluated primarily on teaching and secondarily, on contributions in areas such as research, mentorship, or service. Many build long-term, rewarding careers in the department.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field by the start date.
• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Commitment to effective instruction for all students.
• Enthusiasm for teaching across a range of class sizes and formats, including in-person and online instruction.
• Ability to work in person in Austin, Texas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching large enrollment courses or coordinating multi-section courses.
• Expertise in areas aligned with departmental needs, including social, developmental, personality, and/or clinical psychology.
• Evidence of teaching innovation, for example in assessment or curriculum design.
• Research expertise that could support undergraduate experiential learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of undergraduate psychology courses.
• Contribute to course coordination and curriculum development.
• Mentor undergraduate students and support their academic success.
• Engage in the academic mission of the Department of Psychology.
• Course design.
• Mentoring and supervising graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
• Maintaining accurate course records.
• Participating in ongoing pedagogical development consistent with university best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree