Assistant Professor, Industrial-Organizational Psychology
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Industrial-Organizational (IO) Psychology. All areas within IO will be considered. We are particularly interested in applicants with research relating to selection or performance appraisal, work and health, workplace inequity / inequality, or applicants in any IO specialty whose interests have potential to contribute to other areas within the department, college, or university (e.g., through collaborations with existing faculty). Expertise in advanced quantitative methods is preferred. The successful applicant will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in IO (e.g., general and IO-related specialty courses) and other courses appropriate to their expertise, direct students in our MS and PhD programs, maintain a successful research program, secure extramural funding, and engage in service to the department, college, university, and the profession. This position will support the Department’s existing programs and developing new programs.
The Psychology Department hosts one of the largest majors on campus (2000+ majors) with BA, MS, and PhD degree programs. Students at each level have opportunities to assist in faculty research. Our faculty span many of the traditional subfields of Psychology, often bridging between areas. Psychology faculty have a history of collaboration with researchers at the Army Research Institute and various industry and community partners, as well as at the University of Texas Health San Antonio, Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research, 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. In 2020, the Department of Psychology became part of the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) alongside the departments of criminology and criminal justice, sociology and demography, kinesiology, nutrition and dietetics, public administration, public health, and social work. HCAP is home to several applied research centers and institutes, and encourages collaboration across disciplinary boundaries and with local organizations.
UTSA is an R1, urban-serving, Hispanic serving discovery enterprise deeply committed to student success and academic excellence including growing doctoral education. We enroll over 34,300 students. Nearly half of these are first generation to go to college. Many students are active-duty military, reservists, or veterans. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, and community engagement and public service. UTSA is an integral part of the San Antonio community and a major economic driver in the region. With an intentional focus on career readiness, UTSA produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property for Texas, the nation, and the world, and has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. San Antonio’s rich history and cosmopolitan character, extensive recreational opportunities, low cost-of-living, excellent health care, and climate make it a highly desirable place to live.
Required qualifications
Successful candidates are required to have a PhD in Psychology or a closely related field, expertise in one or more areas of research falling within IO Psychology, and an appropriate record of publications and teaching for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates must be able to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of first-generation and non-traditional students and support the University’s commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a model for student success. Evidence of such ability may include but is not limited to experience successfully teaching, mentoring, and advising in these or related populations, or experience adapting teaching and mentoring methods from one population to another.
Candidates who are ABD with anticipated graduation before August 2025 will be considered but must complete all requirements for their PhD by August 1, 2025, to be appointed as an Assistant Professor. Applicants should have a research agenda with potential for high impact publications and extramural funding. Appointments are contingent upon Board of Regents’ approval.
Preferred qualifications
Research relating to selection or performance appraisal, work and health, inequities / inequalities in the workplace, or having the potential to contribute to other areas within the department, college, or university through collaborations with existing faculty or through teaching. Expertise in quantitative methods and statistical analyses; teaching experience in relevant areas; experience mentoring students; and history of external funding.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit their application packages to the Talent Acquisition System at UTSA.
Application packages must contain the following information:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of research interests (3-page limit)
- Statement of teaching philosophy and interests that includes a history of courses taught and evidence of teaching effectiveness (3-page limit).
- Copies of 1 to 3 publications (or pre-prints) of candidate’s research
- Complete contact information for and letters of reference from three professional references.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by October 15, 2024. For further information, contact Michael Baumann, PhD, chair of search committee by email (michael.baumann@utsa.edu). Review of applications will begin October 16, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applicants selected for interviews must show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by the time of hire, and ABD applicants must receive their PhD by August 1, 2025, to be appointed as an Assistant Professor. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
This position is part of a connected cluster hire of five inter-disciplinary positions to advance science in brain health and trauma.
Brain Health and Trauma Research Cluster Hire
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), College of Science (COS), College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP), Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID), and College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) invite applications for five Associate or Full Professors to contribute to a Brain Health and Trauma Research cluster hiring initiative to begin in the fall semester of academic year 2025-26. The goal of this cluster hire is to bring together experts from a wide-range disciplines to conduct innovative, cross-cutting research that explores the complex effects of neurodevelopmental conditions or traumatic stress on brain function and behavior. Areas of focus include conditions affecting the nervous system, ranging from neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism, intellectual disabilities, etc.) to late-life neurodegeneration. The focus also extends to the impact of psychological and physical trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD], traumatic brain injury [TBI], and bodily injury, whether these occur alone or in combination. As such, the goal of this cluster is to foster transdisciplinary collaboration that could yield highly innovative insights into these complex issues. Our envisioned faculty positions will bridge basic and translational/clinical research, offering comprehensive resources to address the entire care continuum from prevention to long-term care.
For the Brain Health and Trauma Cluster, five positions are open in these areas:
- Neuroscientist studying neurodevelopment, animal or human neuroscience.
- Clinical Psychologist performing research with children or adults conducting preventative interventions, clinical trials, or longitudinal trials in the area of trauma, PTSD, or TBI.
- Epidemiologist or similar field within Public Health focusing on acute and long-term outcomes research in injury/trauma epidemiology or injury/trauma prevention/intervention.
- Biomedical Engineer using approaches to promote brain health or trauma prevention/intervention.
- Behavior Analyst, housed in Educational Psychology, who uses data science or AI methodology for assessment and treatment research focused on human or animal subjects.
The Clustered & Connected Hiring Program is designed to recruit and hire some of the best and brightest minds of varying backgrounds and experiences in select fields to The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) to join in efforts to address some of today’s most significant challenges.
The University of Texas (UT) System approved the creation of the Regents’ Research Excellence Program across its four Emerging Research Universities (ERUs), including UTSA. UT System has allocated $55 million across all four ERUs to fund the recruitment of research-active faculty to dramatically grow its national research prominence and federal funding opportunities. UTSA’s allocation from UT System that translates to approximately 40 new faculty positions for new, mid- to senior-level faculty over the next several years who will add expertise in research areas that will enhance competitiveness, help solve societal needs and advance the university’s capacity to meet UT System and state goals as outlined by the Texas Legislature.
Position Summary
The university is looking for outstanding individuals at the Associate and Full Professor level with demonstrated research expertise who can help strengthen its research and academic programs. Applicants are sought in the broad areas of brain health or trauma research. Subfields of interest include but are not limited to neurodevelopment, animal and human neuroscience, traumatic brain injury, physical injury, psychological trauma, and behavioral science. The successful candidates are expected to build successful, externally funded research programs in collaboration with individuals and groups through UTSA and the brain health or trauma research ecosystem in San Antonio and across Texas. The Brain Health Consortium (BHC) was established in 2019 as a university level center/institute with over 70 participating scientists spanning 5 affiliated colleges working together to advance our basic understanding of the brain to prevent and treat the most debilitating brain disorders. The BHC has partnerships with UT Health San Antonio’s Center for Brain Health, Texas Biomedical Research Institute’s Southwest National Primate Research Center, Southwest Research Institute, Morgan’s Multi-Assistance Center, CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital, STRONG STAR PTSD Consortium, and the Trauma Research Combat Casualty Care Collaborative to connect basic and translational research. Applicants that can successfully leverage these resources while demonstrating a creative vision for original research are particularly encouraged to apply. The incumbent must be able to (1) develop an externally funded and internationally recognized research program; (2) supervise MS and PhD students; (3) teach undergraduate and graduate classes; (4) work with others across disciplinary boundaries; and (5) serve their department, college, and the university.
Qualifications
- Candidates should have a conferred Ph.D. in respective targeted areas including: neuroscience, clinical psychology (research-intensive PsyD will be considered), educational psychology, public health, education, behavior analysis, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence/statistics, data science, or an appropriately relevant field by the time of application.
- The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a record of leadership in high quality, collaborative research, and an excellent scholarship record of external funding commensurate with rank.
- Record of developing scholarly products that are critical to advancing research with an emphasis on brain health or trauma research.
- Record of teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Evidence of service to the university, field, or profession through leadership in the brain health or trauma research arenas.
- The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of first generation and low-income students and be committed to assisting the University’s commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution.
- Licensed or licensed eligible in Texas (clinical psychologist and behavior analyst)
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst Credential (behavior analyst)
Application Process
This position will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by December 1, 2024. Interested candidates must apply through the following link: https://www.utsa.edu/people-excellence/careers/
- A current curriculum vitae
- Complete contact information for at least three professional references
- A research statement (4-page limit)
- A teaching statement (2-page limit)
- A statement highlighting potential areas for transdisciplinary collaboration (2-page limit)
Questions and nominations for any position should be sent to the Director of the Brain Health Consortium, Jenny Hsieh, Search Committee Chair at jenny.hsieh@utsa.edu.
Cluster Hiring Interview Process
UTSA aims to bring transdisciplinary and collaborative groups of faculty researchers to the university through its cluster hiring program. As such, the on-campus interview for these positions will be conducted as a collaborative group interview, during which all on-campus candidates for a cluster will meet with UTSA faculty and staff simultaneously. This collaborative process allows candidates to discuss potential research collaborations with fellow candidates and current UTSA faculty. Additionally, each candidate will be given the chance to present their job talk and engage the faculty, staff, and students from their discipline’s home department.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
The Department of Psychology in the College for Health, Community and Policy at the University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a tenured faculty position in Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field (research intensive PsyD, PhD in Counseling Psychology) at the Senior Associate or Full Professor level.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in digital economy, human health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region.
UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation, and the world.
In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized the UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
College
UTSA’s College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) 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 organizations, 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.
Department
The Psychology Department, located in the College for Health, Community and Policy, hosts one of the largest majors on campus (over 2,000 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 represent many of the traditional subfields of Psychology, with many bridging between areas. Psychology faculty have a history of collaboration with researchers at the US Army Research Institute and various Industry and community partners. The department also has strong ties to the University of Texas Health San Antonio, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, 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.
Position Summary
Outstanding candidates at the Senior Associate or Full Professor levels are invited to apply within the area of clinical psychology, with particular emphasis on empirically-supported assessment and treatment. This position is expected to contribute to the department’s anticipated development of a Clinical Psychology PhD program in the near future. Areas of specialty are open, but the UTSA psychology program is looking to build synergy with respect to its concentrations in areas of health, mental health, and measurement.
Importantly, candidates, regardless of research emphasis, should be able to teach within the areas of core curriculum (e.g., clinical interviewing/assessment, empirically-supported interventions, ethics, multicultural psychology, psychopathology, etc.). Preferred candidates will bridge or buttress undergraduate and non-clinical graduate programs to meet existing programmatic needs (e.g., clinical psychologist with expertise in biopsychology/physiological psychology, developmental/lifespan psychology, social psychology, multicultural psychology, personality psychology, military health, research methods, statistics, etc.).
Candidates who are licensed or license-eligible in Texas are preferred to assist with clinical supervision opportunities. Successful candidates will demonstrate: (1) a strong research agenda, publication record, and track-record of funding at the Senior Associate or Full level, (2) a demonstrated ability to excel in undergraduate and graduate education, training, and mentorship, (3) potential to develop collaborative relationships with new and existing faculty members both within and across the other departments, and (4) a strong background and expertise in empirically-based interventions and assessment.
The Department of Psychology fosters an excellent research and mentoring environment for faculty. Salary and start-up packages for the position are highly competitive.
Required Qualifications
- A PhD degree in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field (e.g., research-intensive PsyD, PhD in Counseling Psychology).
- Research and teaching record of appointment for the rank seeking (appointments with tenure are contingent upon Board of Regents’ approval).
- Must be able to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of first-generation and low-income urban populations and support the University’s commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a model for student success.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrate a record of leadership in high-quality, collaborative research with an emphasis on empirically supported clinical and health applications.
- A rank appropriate record of external funding.
- Evidence of teaching experience and service to the university, field, or profession through leadership in research organizations, editorial and review activities, undergraduate student support, teaching excellence programs, clinical training, and related activities will be considered.
Application Process
To apply applicants must upload the following:
- A current curriculum vitae.
- A cover letter (3-page limit); please outline interest in the specific position and working at UTSA, as well as relevant experience.
- A research statement (3-page limit).
- A teaching statement (3-page limit).
- Copies of 1 to 3 publications (or pre-prints) of candidate’s research.
- Complete contact information for 3 professional references.
- Letters of reference will be requested for candidates who advance to the interview stage.
Applicants should submit their application packages to the Talent Acquisition System at UTSA https://www.utsa.edu/hr/employment/ . All applications received by November 1, 2024 will be given priority. Applications received after that date will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position should be emailed to the Search Committee Co-chairs, Mary McNaughton-Cassill, PhD, at mary.mcnaughtoncassill@utsa.edu or Shelby Scott, PhD, at shelby.scott@utsa.edu and Angela Garcia, Administrative Associate, at angela.garcia2@utsa.edu.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (Department of Psychology, College for Health, Community and Policy) invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in digital economy, human health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region.
UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation, and the world.
In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized the UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
College
UTSA’s College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) 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 organizations, 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.
Department
The Psychology Department, located in the College for Health, Community and Policy, hosts one of the largest majors on campus (over 2,000 students) and offers degree programs at the BA, MS, and PhD level. Students at each level have opportunities to assist in faculty research. Our 21 tenured and tenure-track faculty represent many of the traditional subfields of Psychology, with many bridging 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 University of Texas Health San Antonio, Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research, 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.
Position Summary
The successful applicant will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses IO (e.g., general IO and IO-related specialty courses) and other courses appropriate to their expertise, direct students in our MS and PhD programs, maintain a successful research program, secure extramural funding, and engage in service to the department, college, university, and the profession.
Nearly half of UTSA's student body are first generation college students, many of whom are active-duty military, reservists, or veterans. Successful candidates will need to be able to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of these populations and support the University’s commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a model for student success.
The Department of Psychology fosters an excellent research and mentoring environment for faculty, in particular for early career faculty. Salary and start-up packages for the position are highly competitive.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Successful candidates are required to have a doctorate degree in Psychology or a closely related field, expertise in one or more areas of research falling within Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and an appropriate record of publications, and teaching for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates who are ABD with anticipated graduation before August 2025 will be considered but must complete all requirements for their PhD by August 1, 2025, to be appointed as an Assistant Professor. Applicants should have a research agenda with potential for high impact publications and extramural funding. Appointments are contingent upon Board of Regents’ approval.
Successful candidates must be able to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of students making up UTSA's student body and support University commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a model for student success. Examples of evidence of such ability include, but are not limited to, experience successfully teaching, mentoring, and advising in these or related populations, or experience adapting teaching and mentoring methods from one population to another.
Preferred Qualifications
- Research relating to selection or performance appraisal, work and health, or inequity/inequality in the workplace.
- Research in any area within IO with potential to contribute to other areas within the department, college, or university through collaborations with existing faculty or contributions to departmental teaching needs.
- Expertise in quantitative methods and statistical analyses; teaching experience in relevant areas; experience mentoring students; and history of external funding.
Application Process
To apply applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of research interests (3-page limit)
- Statement of teaching philosophy and interests that includes a history of courses taught and evidence of teaching effectiveness (3-page limit).
- Copies of 1 to 3 publications (or pre-prints) of candidate’s research
- Complete contact information for and letters of reference from three professional references.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by October 15, 2024. For further information, email Michael Baumann, PhD, chair of the search committee at (michael.baumann@utsa.edu). Review of applications will begin October 16, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applicants selected for interviews must prove they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by the time of hire, and ABD applicants must receive their PhD by August 1, 2025, to be appointed as an Assistant Professor. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
- Valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.
Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary Range: $48,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours: Exempt position.
Seeking to fill one 1 year fixed-term track faculty appointment (i.e., non-tenure track).
The position is full-time and considered 40 hours a week for 9-months of each year.
Anticipated workload distribution, depending on departmental needs:
- 80% teaching and 20% service, or
- 90% teaching and 10% service, or
- 100% teaching, no service.
For 80% teaching loads, course load is 4 courses in the Spring.
For 90% teaching loads, course load is 4 courses in one semester and 5 courses in the other.
For 100% teaching loads, course load is 5 courses per semester.
Required Application Materials:
- A current curriculum vitae.
- Cover letter.
- Statement of experience related to teaching at the undergraduate level.
- Sample reports of teaching ratings.
- Contact information for 3-5 professional references.
Essential Functions
The Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a Lecturer, Spring 2025. The University is situated in a vibrant and growing community, serving a broad and dynamic community that reflects the rich variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our student body. While continuing its tradition of excellence in teaching and community service, UTSA is rapidly moving toward classification as the doctoral/research institution.
- Teach undergraduate courses during fall and spring semesters.
- Course instruction will be primarily face-to-face and it is required that candidates be able and present to teach in that format.
- Course instruction may also include hybrid and online formats dependent on department needs.
- Engagement in service related to undergraduate students potentially including curricular requirements, competency development, resource needs, program evaluation, and student assessment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely-related discipline.
- Previous experience teaching at least one of the following with high ratings: introductory psychology, social psychology, biopsychology, developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, cognitive psychology, experimental psychology, or statistics.
- Knowledge and skills in using computer programs and platforms including Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint), statistical software (e.g., SPSS, JASP, R, and MPLUS), and online classroom software (e.g., Zoom, Canvas, Blackboard, Camtasia).
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
- Training in either biopsychology/physiological psychology or social psychology (e.g., social cognition and relationships).
- Secondary preferences include ability to teach classes such as introduction to psychology, experimental methods, experimental projects and laboratory, statistics, cognitive psychology, biopsychology, motivation and emotion, as well as other classes listed in the UTSA catalog. as within (a) health-related
disciplines (which might include a clinical or social focus), (b) multiple domains of teaching, including introduction to psychology, statistics, experimental psychology, experimental projects and laboratory, and cognitive psychology, or (c) other classes listed in the UTSA catalog. - Highly prefer persons with experience teaching both in person and online courses and willingness and availability to teach using both platforms, with the majority of courses likely being taught in person, requiring the person to be on campus most days.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience managing labs and/or teaching assistants.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
