Visiting Assistant Professor – Human Development & Family Sciences

About the role

The Human Development & Family Sciences (HDFS) program in the Department of Psychological, Health & Learning Sciences at the University of Houston invites applications for a non‑tenure‑track, full‑time Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning January 2027. The appointment may be renewed for the 2027‑2028 academic year contingent upon a satisfactory six‑month review. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty group committed to preparing students for meaningful careers supporting children, elders, and families, with responsibilities spanning teaching excellence, curriculum development, student success, community engagement, and program service.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill a 4/4 teaching load during fall and spring semesters; summer teaching may be available as an additional opportunity.
• Teach introductory courses such as Development of Contemporary Families and Introduction to Lifespan Development & Interventions.
• Teach advanced courses such as Culture and Diversity.
• Deliver high‑enrollment courses (120+ students) and asynchronous online courses.
• Contribute to curriculum development, student advising, and program service.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Human Development & Family Sciences, Marriage and Family Therapy, Developmental Psychology, or a closely related field (preferred).
• Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential (preferred).
• Experience with online teaching and instructional technology (preferred).
• Experience teaching high‑enrollment courses (120+ students) (preferred).

Additional Information

Required application attachments: cover letter/letter of application focused on teaching qualifications, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, summary of teaching evaluations, complete teaching evaluation sets for two courses, and a list of three professional references. Employees must maintain a home address in Texas for the duration of the appointment. Official transcripts will be required upon selection of final candidates. All positions are security‑sensitive and require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas are subject to regular security reviews.