Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Educational Psychology

Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Educational
Psychology

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16722

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information
Assistant
Professor of Practice

The University of Texas at San Antonio College
of Education and Human Development invites applications for an
Assistant Professor of Practice.

The University of Texas at San
Antonio

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
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LinkedIn.

College of Education and Human
Development

The College of Education and Human Development
is pioneering the cultivation of future leaders. Our commitment
extends beyond borders as we strive to establish a global benchmark
for fostering transformative leadership. Grounded in the values of
our local community, we champion integrity, service, and
scholarship. Through innovative education and dedicated mentorship,
we empower individuals to drive positive change and shape a
brighter and stronger world.

Department of Educational
Psychology

The mission of the Department of Educational
Psychology is to promote the development and application of
scientific knowledge across educational contexts and communities.
We offer degrees for students interested in practitioner- or
research-focused careers. Our practitioner-oriented degrees provide
training to become a licensed and practicing School Psychologist or
a Board Certified Behavior Analyst licensed to practice in the
state of Texas. For students interested in other educational
pathways, we also offer a master's degree in Applied Educational
Psychology. For this degree, students are trained both in the
foundations of the discipline while offering flexible pathways for
students to pursue a variety of career and educational goals.

Salary Range: Up to $65,000
annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and
qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Position Summary

This position is for an Assistant Professor of
Practice who will join our Behavioral Science team of faculty to
help build out the new Behavioral Science Undergraduate degree in
the Child Life Sciences area. We are seeking professionals with
knowledge in Child Life Sciences who can help teach in this degree,
develop curriculum and programming, and serve as the key contact
person for advising and programmatic decision making.

The essential functions of the position
include:

• Teach undergraduate course in the Undergraduate Behavioral

Sciences Program in the Child Life Track.

• Help develop Child Life courses within the newly created

undergraduate program.

• Grade coursework and evaluate student readiness for clinical

placements.

• Maintain current knowledge of Association of Child Life

Professionals (ACLP) standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Psychology, Human Development,

Education, or related field.

• Certification: Active Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

credential.

• Ability to teach on-campus or via synchronous or synchronous

online formats.

• 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 Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Education, Special Education, Psychology or related

field.

• 1–2 years of teaching or guest lecturing experience in higher

education.

• Experience supervising child life practicum students or interns

in a hospital setting

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following
in a single PDF document:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter: in your Cover Letter, please describe your

previous teaching experience, including courses you have taught,
courses you are interested in teaching, previous student evaluation
results (if available).

• Names and contacts of two references.
• Two recommendation letters are required to be hired, but not

required to complete your application.

Posting Close Date:
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed
close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this
posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified
applications have been received.

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.

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