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The Department of Psychology at 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professorship to begin in August 2026. We seek a passionate educator who is committed to excellence in teaching and has a strong background in experimental design and statistics. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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. 

Department Overview:

The Department of Psychology at 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees and consists of a collegial group of three full-time faculty members with backgrounds in Counseling, Developmental, and Social Psychology. We are dedicated to preparing students with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in graduate and professional programs or the workplace, and to make a positive impact in their communities. We have a strong record of faculty-mentored student research and external conference presentations. 

University Overview:

17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ is rigorously committed to inclusion. A Hispanic-Serving Institution with a student body almost 50% Latinx/Hispanic, 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ celebrates a community diverse in many ways. One of the 26 colleges and universities affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ celebrates its strong religious diversity and its deep commitment to academic freedom. For more information, consult /about-tlu/equity. 

17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ is situated at the edge of the Texas Hill Country in the San Antonio-Austin corridor, one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Primarily undergraduate, 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ also offers a number of graduate programs as well as offsite programs in nursing in Houston and New Braunfels.

Salary and benefits are competitive. 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).