Visiting Assistant Professor – Human Development & Family Sciences - (497189 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Houston invites applications for an on-tenure track, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in the Human Development & Family Sciences program within the Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences department. Begin January 2027; renewal contingent on review.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses (e.g., lifespan development, family science), develop curriculum, and engage in student success initiatives with a collaborative faculty group.

Formación

• Minimum: Master's degree in Human Development & Family Sciences or related field.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the college/university level.

Responsabilidades

• Teach undergraduate courses with a 4/4 load in fall and spring.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program service.
• Engage in community engagement and student success initiatives.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Online course delivery

Curriculum development

Student success

Educación

Master's degree in relevant field

Doctorate preferred

CFLE credential (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Department

Psychological, Health, & LearningSciences (PHLS)

Salary

Commensurate withexperience

Description

The Human Development & Family Sciences (HDFS) program inthe Department of Psychological, Health & Learning Sciences atthe University of Houston (UH) invites applications for an on-tenure track, full-time, Visiting Assistant Professor positionto begin on January 2027. The position may be renewed for the2027-2028 academic year contingent upon a satisfactory six-monthreview.

We seek a collaborative, student-centered educator who cancontribute to teaching excellence, curriculum development, studentsuccess, community engagement, and program service in ourundergraduate HDFS program. The successful candidate will be required to fulfill a 4/4 teaching load during the fall and springsemesters. Summer teaching may be an additional opportunity.Examples of courses candidates may be asked to teach includeintroductory courses on family science (e.g., Development ofContemporary Families) and lifespan human development (e.g.,Introduction to Lifespan Development & Interventions), andadvanced courses such as Culture and Diversity. Applicants mustshow evidence of prior excellence in teaching at the undergraduatelevel. Experience with high enrollment courses (i.e., 120+students) and with asynchronous online delivery of courses ishighly preferred. The successful candidate will join acollaborative group of dynamic faculty committed to preparingstudents for meaningful and impactful careers in professionssupporting children, elders, and families.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Development & Family Sciences, Marriage and Family Therapy, Child Development, Applied Developmental Psychology, or a closely related field
• Evidence of effective teaching at the college/university level

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Human Development & Family Sciences, Marriage and Family Therapy, Developmental Psychology, or a closely related field
• Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential
• Experience with online teaching and instructional technology
• Experience with teaching high enrollment courses (i.e., 120+ students)

Required Attachments by Candidate

Cover Letter/Letter of Application focused on teachingqualifications, CV, Teaching Philosophy Statement, summaryofteaching evaluations, complete teaching evaluation sets for twocourses, and list of three professional references

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state ofTexas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment andwill be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individualsconducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or watertreatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure thesecurity and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.