Assistant Professor - Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS - HOUSTON

Assistant Professor - Psychology

Job Description:
The University of St. Thomas (www.stthom.edu), a private Catholic university committed to the liberal arts and to the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, is seeking two Full-Time Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professors of Psychology beginning Fall 2026. Due to the rapid growth of our department and the increasing demand from our expanding student population, we are adding additional full-time positions to support our academic programs. The University enrolls more than 3,500 students at its beautiful campus in Houston's Museum District.

This will be a full-time, non-tenure track position at the level of Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology with an annual course load of 24 contact hours at the undergraduate level. Candidates must hold at least a master's in Psychology to be considered for this position. However, a doctorate in Psychology is preferred.

The position requires a strong commitment to teaching and a proven record of teaching success. This position will teach required courses, as determined by the Department Chair, as well as have the freedom to propose new courses that fit their expertise and interests. Candidates with a demonstrated record of student engagement will be given priority. The successful candidate is expected to provide service work such as academic advising in support of the department.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply for this position, interested candidates must provide 1) a cover letter, 2) a CV, 3) official teaching evaluations, 4) three letters of recommendation, 5) Teaching Statement, 6) Research Statement, and 7) a statement demonstrating a firm commitment to advance the mission of Catholic higher education as it is articulated in Ex Corde Ecclesiae.

For additional information or questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Crystal D. Tran, Chair, Department of Psychology, at trandn1@stthom.edu.

Eligibility: M.A in Psychology (area of expertise open).

Preferred but not required: Doctorate in Psychology, with a focus in Counseling, Clinical, I.O, or Social Psychology 

Expectation:Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) with a standard 24 contact hour teaching load at the undergraduate level. The new hire will be required to conduct necessary service and maintain an active research portfolio per the current policy for Promotion and Tenure.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer