Fall Adjunct Faculty (Psychology) (On Campus)

Texas A&M International University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Texas is looking for a part-time Fall Adjunct Faculty in Psychology to teach and support students on campus. Ideal candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Psychology; a doctorate and prior teaching experience are preferred. This role includes up to six semester credit hours of teaching, maintaining office hours, and requires effective communication and professional interaction skills with students. The position is temporary for the Fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology is essential.
• Having a doctorate in Psychology and prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Ability to teach effectively and meet student needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to six semester credit hours in Psychology.
• Hold office hours and assist students as needed.
• Maintain a regular schedule of attendance on campus.

Skills

Effective communication

Professional interaction

Task organization

Academic environment adaptation

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Doctorate in Psychology (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Fall Adjunct Faculty (Psychology) (On Campus)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Psychology & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Psychology & Communication seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants for future, part-time Adjunct Faculty appointments in Psychology. Successful applicants may teach up to six (6) semester credit hours within the required discipline as dictated by student demand, hold office hours, and assist students as needed. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Psychology.

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Psychology.
• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Prior relevant professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach subject matter effectively and in alignment with program learning outcomes (PLOs) and student learning outcomes (SLOs)
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with the public.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an academic environment.
• Ability to promptly meet semester timelines (e.g., completing University training courses, submission of syllabi, posting of grades).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Other information

• Any job duties noted in this announcement may not constitute all the related job duties that may be required to be performed.
• Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary appointments, assigned per semester and on an as-needed basis, in accordance with history of teaching effectiveness and timeliness.
• These temporary appointments are for the Fall 2026 semester and/or any applicable Fall 2026 sub-terms and beyond.
• Out-of-state applicants may be required to complete additional hiring requirements as required by University policy or State law.

Initial review and interviews

Initial review of applications will begin on March 1st, 202
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Interviews will be scheduled subsequently.

Application Procedure

During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process later. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under resume/curriculum vitae (CV) to drop or upload files.

Completed employment applications must include

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
• Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume/CV” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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