Faculty in Residence - Psychology

St. Mary's University invites applications to the Department of Psychology as Faculty-In-Residence for employment beginning August 2025 for an initial 2-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. The position is envisioned as a half time appointment designed to allow a practitioner the time to practice while engaging undergraduate students in the classroom and research. Compensation will be based on teaching load and time commitment.

Candidates for the position must have a PhD or PsyD in Psychology, preferably in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology, with a strong and illustrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement. Doctoral degrees in other areas of psychology will be considered providing the candidate has substantial education and experience in one of the practitioner areas (for example an LPC, LSSP, or LPA with a subsequent doctoral degree in a non-practitioner area of psychology). Doctoral degree must be from an accredited institution and should be completed at time of employment; ABD applicants will be considered.

The department has a strong empirical focus and seeks a practitioner with similar focus and training. The Department of Psychology offers the BA in Psychology, an undergraduate certificate in Community-based Assessment and Evaluation, a graduate certificate in Dual Credit Teaching, a graduate certificate in Community-based Assessment and Evaluation, and a new MS in Program Evaluation. The department, one of the largest undergraduate majors in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, is committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship and is actively involved in mentoring and supporting student research.

The successful candidate will teach and mentor students. Teaching responsibilities will include abnormal psychology and an additional course each fall and spring semester. Electives in area of specialization (e.g., clinical practices, school psychology, health psychology, or others) are desirable and candidates who are qualified to teach Physiological/Biological Psychology are especially desirable. Additional duties include holding office hours, mentoring and advising students, and engaging students in research. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission and our commitments as an HSI. The incorporation of experiential learning and high impact practices into course offerings is expected and training support for these best practices is available.

St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: www.stmarytx.edu/about. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.

Applications can be found at http://www.stmarytx.edu/hr. Please be prepared to upload (1) letter of application addressing interest in position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) graduate transcript confirming the doctoral degree (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application), (4) three letters of reference, and (5) evidence of teaching excellence or potential. Questions should be addressed to the department chair: Jennifer Zwahr-Castro, PhD, Chair, St. Mary's University, One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, Texas, 78228-8573 or jzwahrcastro@stmarytx.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.

St. Mary's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.