Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology

Job Description

Job Description

St. Mary's University invites applications to the Department of Psychology at the Visiting Assistant Professor level for employment beginning August 2025 for an initial 2-year appointment with the possibility of renewal or future tenure-track. Candidates for the position must have a PhD or PsyD in Psychology, preferably in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology, with a strong and illustrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement. Doctoral degrees in other areas of psychology will be considered providing the candidate has substantial education and experience in one of the practitioner areas (for example an LPC, LSSP, or LPA with a subsequent doctoral degree in a non-practitioner area of psychology). Doctoral degree must be from an accredited institution and should be completed at time of employment; ABD applicants will be considered.

The department has a strong empirical focus and seeks a practitioner with similar focus and training. The Department of Psychology offers the BA in Psychology, an undergraduate certificate in Community-based Assessment and Evaluation, a graduate certificate in Dual Credit Teaching, a graduate certificate in Community-based Assessment and Evaluation, and a new MS in Program Evaluation. The department, one of the largest undergraduate majors in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, is committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship and is actively involved in mentoring and supporting student research.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the programs supported by our department and mentor students. Teaching responsibilities will include abnormal psychology and rotations teaching statistics, research methods, and electives in area of specialization (e.g., clinical practices, school psychology, health psychology, or others). Candidates able to contribute to diverse courses in the University and Psychology core are especially desired as are those with interests in inclusive and applied program evaluation. Additional duties include holding office hours and advising students. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission and our commitments as an HSI.

St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.

Applications can be found at with the option to upload all supporting documents electronically. Please be prepared to upload (1) letter of application addressing interest in position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) official graduate transcript confirming the doctoral degree, (4) three letters of reference, and (5) evidence of teaching excellence or potential. Questions can be addressed to the department chair: Jennifer Zwahr-Castro, PhD, Chair, St. Mary's University, One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, Texas, 78228-8573 or [email protected]. Review of applications will begin October 14, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.

St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.