Assistant/Associate Professor - College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP), Psychology

Position Information

Assistant/Associate Professor

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) Department of Psychology in the College for Health, Community, and Policy invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology Position.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

College

College for Health, Community, and Policy (HCAP)

UT San Antonio's College for Health, Community and Policy trains students to develop solutions for complex social issues to improve the well-being of our communities. By engaging directly with the City of San Antonio and other key community partners, students and faculty live the colleges mission to advance human health every day. The college is comprised of seven academic departments and one program -criminology and criminal justice, kinesiology, nutrition and dietetics, psychology, public administration, public health, social work, and sociology and demography -as well as the Center for Community Based and Applied Health Research, the Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research, and the Institute for Health Disparities Research. HCAP includes nearly 200 faculty and 6,500 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Visit the College for Health, Community and Policy website to learn more.

Department

Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology, located in the College for Health, Community and Policy, hosts one of the largest majors on campus (over 2,200 students) and offers degree programs at the BA, MS, and PhD levels. Students at each level have opportunities to assist in faculty research. Our 23 tenured and tenure-track faculty and 7 full-time teaching faculty represent many of the traditional subfields of Psychology and bridge between areas. Psychology faculty have a history of collaboration with researchers at the UT San Antonio Health Campus and the STRONG STAR Consortium, as well as various industry and community partners, including TX Biomed, Pearson Testing Company, US Army Research Institute, Veterans Administration, San Antonio Military Medical Center (including Brooke Army Medical Center), and the Institute for Army Surgical Research. For more about the department, please visit our department website.

Salary Range: Up to $90,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Position Summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor position beginning in Fall 2027. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. (doctorate awarded by 8/1/2027) in Developmental Psychology or in Human Development and Family Studies with expertise across the lifespan, including infancy, childhood and adolescence, adulthood, or aging. Although the priority is to hire a Developmental Psychologist, applicants with a focus on Social and/or Cognitive psychology are also encouraged to apply. The position involves teaching within subdisciplines across all degree programs, including a BA, experimental MS and PhD programs, as well as a proposed PhD in Clinical Psychology.

Successful candidates will demonstrate: (1) a solid research agenda, clear plan for external funding of their research program, commensurate publication record at the Assistant level, as well as a track-record of current funding at the Associate level; (2) demonstrated ability to excel in undergraduate and graduate education, training, and mentorship; and (3) potential to develop collaborative relationships with new and existing faculty members both within and across the department's programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Psychology or Human Development and Family Studies.
• An appropriate research and teaching record for appointment at the rank for each position (for those seeking appointments with tenure, this is contingent upon Board of Regents' approval).
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of first-generation and low-income urban populations.
• Applicants for an Assistant Professor position must earn a Ph.D. degree by August 1st, 2027, and must demonstrate strong potential for excellence in research and teaching.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Preferred

• Demonstrate evidence of a commitment to collaboration in research, teaching, and service endeavors.
• Strong record of external funding and experience in interdisciplinary research, curriculum development, and/or program development/management.

Application Process

Applicants should submit their application packages to the Talent Acquisition System at UT San Antonio: https://www.utsa.edu/hr/employment/

Application packages must contain the following information:

• A current curriculum vitae.
• Cover letter expressing interest in the specific position and working at UT San Antonio, as well as relevant experience.
• Complete contact information for at least three professional references.
• Research statements (3-page limit). The research statement should include a plan for growing a research funding portfolio, as well as demonstrated funding history at the Associate Professor level.
• Teaching statement (3-page limit).
• Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents approval.

All questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Alan Meca, Faculty Search Committee Chairperson, at alan.meca@utsa.edu or Daniel Hendley, Administrative Services Officer, at daniel.handley@utsa.edu concerning submission of materials.

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by November 1, 2026. For further information, please contact Dr. Alan Meca, Review of applications will begin November 2, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.