Assistant Professor of Instruction, Department of Psychology, College for Health, Community and[...]

Assistant Professor of Instruction, Department of Psychology, College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) Department of Psychology in the College for Health, Community, and Policy invites applications for a Full-Time Assistant Professor of Instruction Position. The University of Texas at San Antonio The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn. College for Health, Community and Policy UT San Antonio’s College for Health, Community and Policy trains students to develop solutions for complex social issues to improve the well-being of our communities. By engaging directly with the City of San Antonio and other key community partners, students and faculty live the college's mission to advance human health every day. The college is comprised of seven academic departments and one program —criminology and criminal justice, kinesiology, nutrition and dietetics, psychology, public administration, public health, social work and sociology and demography —as well as the Center for Applied Community and Policy Research, the Center for Community Based and Applied Health Research, the Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research and the Institute for Health Disparities Research. HCAP includes nearly 200 faculty and 7,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Visit the College for Health, Community and Policy website to learn more. Department of Psychology The Department of Psychology, located in the College for Health, Community and Policy, hosts one of the largest majors on campus (over 2,200 students) and offers degree programs at the BA, MS, and PhD level. Students at each level have opportunities to assist in faculty research. Our 22 tenured and tenure-track faculty and 5 fixed-term, full-time teaching faculty represent many of the traditional subfields of Psychology and bridge between areas. Psychology faculty have a history of collaboration with researchers at the US Army Research Institute as well as various industry and community partners. The department also has strong ties to the affiliated academic medical center, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, as well as TX Biomed, Veterans Administration, Pearson Testing Company, San Antonio Military Medical Center (including Brooke Army Medical Center), the Institute for Army Surgical Research, and the STRONG STAR Consortium. For more about the department, please visit our department website. Salary Range: Up to $55,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications. Job Type: Full Time Position Summary The Department of Psychology invites applications for a Full-Time Assistant Professor of Instruction Position. This position is a non-tenure track or Fixed-Term Track (FTT) position that offers a dynamic teaching environment with the majority of the workload focused on instruction and a small service component. This position will be expected to teach either four courses a semester (80%) with a 20% service workload or teaching a four-five or five-four teaching loading (90%) with a reduced service load (10%). The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction to undergraduate students. Responsibilities include course preparation, classroom instruction, assessment of student learning, and timely communication with students. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the broader mission of the department. Although position will largely be responsible for teaching face-to-face, the successful candidate will have experience with teaching across a variety of modalities. UTSA offers a prestigious Professor of Instruction career ladder with opportunities for promotion, making this an excellent career path for dedicated educators. Please note that this position is not a pathway to a tenure-track role. Qualifications Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely-related discipline. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching undergraduate-level courses, as evidenced by teaching evaluations, syllabi samples, or other relevant documentation. This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48. Preferred Qualifications 2 years of teaching experience, as an instructor of record (not as a graduate teaching assistant). Teaching experience at the undergraduate level that includes one or more: Behavior Analysis and Learning, Experimental Psychology, Experimental Lab, Introduction to Clinical Psychology, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Psychopathology, Lifespan Developmental Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Sensation and Perception, and/or Statistics for Psychology. Experience using evidence-based and/or active learning teaching methods across online and/or in-person settings. Engagement in service related to undergraduate students, potentially including curriculum and competency development, advising, and recruitment/retention is preferred. Commitment to student success and retention. Effective collaboration with faculty, staff, and students. Posting Close Date: This posting will remain open until filled. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This position will work primarily on the main campus, but may involve teaching on the Downtown campus . Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility. This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affi… #J-18808-Ljbffr UT Tyler