Position Announcement
Assistant/Associate Professor in Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Texas Lutheran University (TLU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor with an anticipated start date of August 2027. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Position Overview:

We seek a passionate educator and scholar who is committed to excellence in teaching and has a strong foundation in experimental design and statistics. The primary responsibility consists of teaching in person in Seguin, Texas. Additional expectations include serving on university committees, mentoring undergraduate student research, engaging in academic advising, and contributing to the growth of our program. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a related discipline (ABD candidates will be considered if their degree will be completed by August 2027)
• Commitment to excellence in teaching with a demonstrated capacity for teaching Quantitative Methods and advanced undergraduate psychology courses related to their discipline (e.g. Experimental, Biological, Cognitive)
• Commitment to conducting and promoting undergraduate research demonstrated through active participation in scholarly activities, including publications or conference presentations
• Willingness to support the mission of Texas Lutheran University in community with students and colleagues across campus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in one of the following: Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Biopsychology, or Physiological Psychology
• Dedication to mentoring and advising first generation and non-traditional college students in their professional, vocational, and academic pursuits.

Application Process:

To be fully considered for this position, each candidate should submit the following materials as a single electronic file (PDF preferred) as well as complete a TLU Employment Application:

• Cover letter of application addressing the above criteria
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement explaining your teaching philosophy and practice, especially as those relate to inclusive service of TLU’s diverse student body.
• Contact information for three professional references (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers).

Department Overview:

The Department of Psychology at Texas Lutheran University offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees and consists of a collegial group of three full-time faculty members with backgrounds in Counseling and Community Psychology, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, and Social Psychology. We are dedicated to preparing students with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in graduate and professional programs or the workplace, and to make a positive impact in their communities. We have a strong record of faculty-mentored student research and external conference presentations.

The major provides a solid foundation in research and theoretical principles with emphases on applying these to individual student projects, internships, and personal lives. The program’s focus on combining the empirical study of behavior with a broad liberal arts education prepares students for further education in psychology and related fields and for careers in settings including business, education, social services, research, law, government, faith-based organizations, and allied health services.

University Overview:

Texas Lutheran University is rigorously committed to inclusion. A Hispanic-Serving Institution with a student body almost 50% Latinx/Hispanic, TLU celebrates a community diverse in many ways. One of the 28 colleges and universities affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, TLU celebrates its strong religious diversity and its deep commitment to academic freedom. For more information, consult https://www.tlu.edu/campus-equity.

TLU is situated at the edge of the Texas Hill Country in the San Antonio-Austin corridor, one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Primarily undergraduate, TLU also offers a number of graduate programs as well as offsite programs in nursing in Houston and New Braunfels.

Salary and benefits are competitive. TLU is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).