What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor - Psychology position at Trinity University?
Job Family Group:
Faculty
Time Type:
Full time
Department/Office:
Psychology
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Job Description:
The Department of Psychology at Trinity University invites applications for a visiting assistant professor position beginning in Fall 2026. A Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related discipline is required by August of 2026, and the area of specialization is open. The successful applicant will teach introductory courses (e.g., introductory psychology, statistics and methods), as well as advanced courses in their area of expertise. The teaching load is three courses per semester.
Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.
The Department of Psychology is one of eight departments in the D. R. Semmes School of Science, endowed with a gift of $26 million that in part supports student research and faculty development. The D. R. Semmes School of Science is housed in the Center for the Sciences and Innovation, an innovative and collaborative hub for interdisciplinary research and teaching.
The Psychology Department is a collegial group of 11 full-time faculty and we serve approximately 200 psychology and neuroscience majors. We are committed to a teacher-scholar model that couples high impact teaching practices with research excellence. An active research program is not required for this position, but the department and university value faculty scholarship and would support the successful applicant’s research on campus (e.g., with lab space and funds for conference travel).
Both the Department of Pschology and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
Duties And Responsibilities
Teach 6 course sections per academic year (i.e., 3-3 load, with no more than two preparations per semester) and support the academic mission of the department and university. The ideal candidate will be capable of teaching introductory courses (e.g., Introduction to Psychology, Statistics and Methods), as well as advanced undergraduate courses related to their area of expertise, and/or courses that contribute to general education curricular requirements.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required: Candidates will have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related subdiscipline (or expect to complete their Ph.D. by August, 2026)
How to Apply
For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.
For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually.” Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected.
For all applicants, you do not need to complete the “(Work) Experience,” “Education,” “Certifications,” or “Languages” fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.
In the “Application Documents” field, please upload the following as seen below. Maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kevin McIntyre, psyc.chair@trinity.edu
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.
Faculty
Time Type:
Full time
Department/Office:
Psychology
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Job Description:
The Department of Psychology at Trinity University invites applications for a visiting assistant professor position beginning in Fall 2026. A Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related discipline is required by August of 2026, and the area of specialization is open. The successful applicant will teach introductory courses (e.g., introductory psychology, statistics and methods), as well as advanced courses in their area of expertise. The teaching load is three courses per semester.
Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs as represented by the four schools (STEM, Arts & Humanities, Social Science and Civic Engagement, and Business) to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.
The Department of Psychology is one of eight departments in the D. R. Semmes School of Science, endowed with a gift of $26 million that in part supports student research and faculty development. The D. R. Semmes School of Science is housed in the Center for the Sciences and Innovation, an innovative and collaborative hub for interdisciplinary research and teaching.
The Psychology Department is a collegial group of 11 full-time faculty and we serve approximately 200 psychology and neuroscience majors. We are committed to a teacher-scholar model that couples high impact teaching practices with research excellence. An active research program is not required for this position, but the department and university value faculty scholarship and would support the successful applicant’s research on campus (e.g., with lab space and funds for conference travel).
Both the Department of Pschology and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
Duties And Responsibilities
Teach 6 course sections per academic year (i.e., 3-3 load, with no more than two preparations per semester) and support the academic mission of the department and university. The ideal candidate will be capable of teaching introductory courses (e.g., Introduction to Psychology, Statistics and Methods), as well as advanced undergraduate courses related to their area of expertise, and/or courses that contribute to general education curricular requirements.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required: Candidates will have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related subdiscipline (or expect to complete their Ph.D. by August, 2026)
How to Apply
For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.
For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually.” Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected.
For all applicants, you do not need to complete the “(Work) Experience,” “Education,” “Certifications,” or “Languages” fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.
In the “Application Documents” field, please upload the following as seen below. Maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Statement of teaching experience and philosophy (please combine into a single file)
- Names and contact information for up to three references
- Intentional inclusion statement - Intentional Inclusion is a core value at Trinity University. Please provide a brief (1-2 page) reflection on the ways that you might contribute to cultivating an environment where people feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Provide examples of how that relates to your teaching, research/scholarship and other professional activities.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kevin McIntyre, psyc.chair@trinity.edu
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.