Visiting Assistant Professor – Human Development & Family Sciences

Department: Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences (PHLS)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

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.