Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Job Description

The Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences is seeking to hire a part-time adjunct faculty of Psychology at Texas A&M University—San Antonio. This is an adjunct position, requiring only teaching. Courses could be offered days, evenings, or weekends, based on departmental need. Most courses needed are offered in person.

Required Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in Psychology from an accredited university.
• Teaching experience.
• Broad training in psychology.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited university.
• Experience serving as an instructor of record at the college/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.

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 multicultural 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 Dr. Alan Daniel, adaniel@tamusa.edu

Letters of recommendation for finalists may be sent to:

Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
c/o Jessica McDonald (email: jgillenwate@tamusa.edu)
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Department of Health and Behavioral Sciences
One University Way
San Antonio, TX 78224

Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position.

Applicant Instructions:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• Professional References

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:

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.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.

Organization

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is a contemporary university that reflects the diverse and heritage-rich community it serves. Founded as the first upper-division institution of higher education in South San Antonio in 2009, A&M-SA today is a comprehensive four-year university offering high-quality, affordable education.

From fall 2008 to fall 2017, enrollment has grown 340 percent. The University currently serves nearly 6,500 students and has graduated more than 8,000 alumni. The student body is 60 percent female and 72 percent Hispanic. Approximately 77 percent of students are the first in their family to attend college.

Since becoming president of A&M-SA in 2015, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson has forged an audacious strategic plan for the University to fulfill its mission and bring to life its core values while achieving several important goals, including becoming a national model for student and academic success.

Through the University’s 26 undergraduate degrees and 13 graduate degrees, students can pursue a wide variety of in-demand fields, such as education, business, information technology and cyber security, criminology and biology. A&M-SA equips students with the knowledge, marketable skills and high-impact educational experiences that prepare them for rewarding careers, responsible global citizenship and lifelong learning.

With unprecedented enrollment growth, small classes, flexible schedules and in-demand degrees, A&M-SA is making the dream of higher education a reality for students in the San Antonio community and beyond.

Fast Facts:

• A&M-SA offers the lowest undergraduate tuition among four-year universities in San Antonio: $8,216 average cost per year (tuition and fees for spring and fall semesters for 15 credit hours/semester)
• A&M-SA is a Military Embracing™ university; 1 in 6 of our students is military connected (veterans, active-duty, spouses or dependents)
• The National Security Agency (NSA) designated A&M-SA as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through the year 2022. This prestigious designation puts the University among a select group of institutions nationwide meeting rigorous federal standards.
• 20:1 student to teacher ratio

Accreditation

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, call 404-679-4500 or visit http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of A&M-SA.