Visiting Assistant Professor – Human Development & Family Sciences

Department: Psychological, Health, & Learning
Sciences (PHLS)Salary: Commensurate with
experience
Description:

The Human Development & Family Sciences (HDFS) program in
the Department of Psychological, Health & Learning Sciences at
the University of Houston (UH) invites applications for a
non-tenure track, full-time, Visiting Assistant Professor position
to begin on January 2027. The position may be renewed for the
2027-2028 academic year contingent upon a satisfactory six-month
review.

We seek a collaborative, student-centered educator who can
contribute to teaching excellence, curriculum development, student
success, community engagement, and program service in our
undergraduate HDFS program. The successful candidate will be
required to fulfill a 4/4 teaching load during the fall and spring
semesters. Summer teaching may be an additional opportunity.
Examples of courses candidates may be asked to teach include
introductory courses on family science (e.g., Development of
Contemporary Families) and lifespan human development (e.g.,
Introduction to Lifespan Development & Interventions), and
advanced courses such as Culture and Diversity. Applicants must
show evidence of prior excellence in teaching at the undergraduate
level. Experience with high enrollment courses (i.e., 120+
students) and with asynchronous online delivery of courses is
highly preferred. The successful candidate will join a
collaborative group of dynamic faculty committed to preparing
students for meaningful and impactful careers in professions
supporting 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 teaching
qualifications, CV, Teaching Philosophy Statement, summary of
teaching evaluations, complete teaching evaluation sets for two
courses, and list of three professional references

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

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

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

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