What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Instructor/Assistant Professor of Psychology position at Southwestern University?
About Us
Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.
At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.
Position Overview
The Psychology Department at Southwestern University seeks a Part-time Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach one section of Principles of Psychology (introductory survey course) in the fall 2026 semester. The section of approximately 30 students will be taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-3:45pm and must include 1-2 additional office hours on campus each week.
Qualifications
To apply, please submit:
Salary: $4,200 per course (Ph.D. in-hand by August 1) or $3,900 per course (Master’s degree in-hand by August 1). Non-benefitted position.
All individuals hired are required to complete the federal employment eligibility verification process as required by applicable law.
Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer.
Southwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@southwestern.edu.
Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report— Southwestern University Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at https://www.southwestern.edu/life-at-southwestern/safety-security/annual-security-reports/ containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 512-863-1435.
Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.
At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.
Position Overview
The Psychology Department at Southwestern University seeks a Part-time Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach one section of Principles of Psychology (introductory survey course) in the fall 2026 semester. The section of approximately 30 students will be taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-3:45pm and must include 1-2 additional office hours on campus each week.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in psychology, with a Ph.D. preferred.
- Demonstrated teaching experience.
To apply, please submit:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for two references
Salary: $4,200 per course (Ph.D. in-hand by August 1) or $3,900 per course (Master’s degree in-hand by August 1). Non-benefitted position.
All individuals hired are required to complete the federal employment eligibility verification process as required by applicable law.
Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer.
Southwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@southwestern.edu.
Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report— Southwestern University Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at https://www.southwestern.edu/life-at-southwestern/safety-security/annual-security-reports/ containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 512-863-1435.
Salary : $4,200