Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related discipline. ABD candidates will be considered if their degree will be completed by August 2026.
• Ability to teach a range of undergraduate psychology courses (12 credit hours per semester) including introductory courses (e.g. Introduction to Psychology, Quantitative Methods) and advanced courses in one’s area of expertise (e.g. Drugs & Behavior, Learning & Memory, Sensation & Perception, Sleeping & Dreaming).
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in Cognitive Psychology, Biopsychology, or Physiological Psychology.
• Expertise with JASP statistics software.

Application Process:

To be fully considered for this position, each candidate should submit the following materials as a single electronic file (PDF preferred) via email to Psychology Department Chair Dr. Elizabeth Woods at ewoods@tlu.edu.

• Cover letter of application addressing the above criteria
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement that addresses your past or potential future contributions to diversity through teaching, research, or service and/or your experience working with underrepresented student populations.
• Contact information for three professional references (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers).

Position Overview:

This is a one-year position that requires teaching in person in Seguin, Texas from August 2026 through May 2027. The primary responsibility consists of teaching a mixture of upper and lower-level psychology course: four in the fall and four in the spring. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.