Nontenure Faculty Pool - Psychology

Overview

Nontenure Faculty Pool – Psychology:
The College of Liberal Arts seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach in Psychology. For information about our department, visit the Department of Psychology website. Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental need.

Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the academic department. This posting covers fall 2026, spring 2027, and/or summer 2026/2027 semesters. Applicants will be considered by the departmental search committee if the need arises.

• Teach one to four courses per semester as assigned.
• Prepare course materials, deliver lectures, assess student work, and maintain effective student engagement.
• Participate in department and program activities as needed.

• Minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field (varies by position).

• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Applications are accepted on a continual basis. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be considered. Interested individuals should submit:

• A current CV
• A cover letter
• Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant to the appointment
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)

As part of the application process, provide contact information for three academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.

The University conducts record checks and verifications, including criminal history, driving records, education records, and reference checks. Some positions require health and immunization compliance and routine background checks. Research on critical infrastructure may require additional screenings in accordance with state and university requirements.

Type of Position:
Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Posting Date: 07/15/2026

Review Date: 07/07/2026

Close Date: 05/31/2027

Open Until Filled?:
No

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