Lecturer (Part-Time) - College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP), Psychology

Lecturer (Part-Time) - College for Health, Community and Policy
(HCAP), Psychology

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Job ID: 16681

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Position Information
Lecturer

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 part-time Lecturer
position Spring 2027

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

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: $4,000 per
course

Job Type: Part Time, up to
two courses per semester

Position Summary

The Department of Psychology invites applications for multiple
Part-Time Lecturer positions to teach specific courses. The
priority is for teaching Introduction to Psychology and Sensation
and Perception at the undergraduate level, but other specialty
areas will be considered. This position is designed for qualified
educators who are committed to excellence in teaching and student
engagement.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering
high-quality instruction for an undergraduate course in psychology
during the fall semester. Responsibilities include course
preparation, classroom instruction, assessment of student learning,
and timely communication with students. Instruction will be
primarily face-to-face; however, candidates should be prepared to
engage in limited work on the main campus as needed (e.g.,
onboarding, meetings, or training).

This position will be provided with access to appropriate
instructional resources, including classroom technology, course
management systems, and departmental support necessary to
effectively deliver the course. The lecturer will be expected to
adhere to departmental and university policies related to teaching,
assessment, and academic integrity.

Qualifications

• M.S./M.A. in Psychology or a Ph.D. in Psychology or a

closely-related discipline.

• Previous experience teaching at least one of the following:

introductory psychology, sensation and perception, 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) for those teaching
statistics, and online classroom software (e.g., Zoom, Canvas,
Blackboard, Camtasia).

• Prepared to teach primarily face-to-face, with flexibility to

work on both campuses as needed.

• This position may require the ability to maintain the security

and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas
EO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology.
• Two years of teaching experience at the undergraduate

level.

• Prior experience teaching in psychology

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the
following:

• 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.

Posting Close Date: This
position will remain open until filled, with a priority given to
applications received by November 18, 2026. 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 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.

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.

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