Visiting Lecturer - School of Social Work, Psychology & Philosophy-Psychology and Philosophy

Texas Woman's University
United States, Texas, Denton
Jun 28, 2025
Visiting Lecturer - School of Social Work, Psychology & Philosophy-Psychology and Philosophy JOB TITLE Visiting Lecturer The School Psychology Program at Texas Woman's University invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer position in our APA-accredited PhD and NASP-accredited Specialist (SSP) training programs, housed in the School of Social Work, Psychology, and Philosophy. Texas Woman's University is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, and the university routinely has been recognized among the nation's most diverse institutions. U.S. News & World Report ranked the university as being in the top 13% of universities nationwide for social mobility (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/social-mobility), a reflection of the university's commitment to enrolling and graduating students who qualify for federal Pell Grants and first generation college students. JOB DESCRIPTION The Visiting Lecturer position is a temporary faculty position dedicated to supporting the program's preparation for reaccreditation processes. The person in this role will provide accreditation support and will work closely with program faculty and administrators to organize, compile, and review required documentation, manage timelines, coordinate meetings, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards. The position does not include any teaching responsibilities and is focused solely on accreditation support for the 2025-2026 academic year. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and assist in gathering and organizing accreditation documentation and evidence. Support the development and review of self-study reports and related materials. Track progress on accreditation tasks and deadlines. Facilitate communication between faculty, staff, and accrediting bodies. Assist with scheduling, planning, and record-keeping for accreditation-related meetings and site visits. Ensure compliance with all relevant accreditation requirements. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Experience with accreditation, program evaluation, or higher education administration strongly preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills. SCHOOL INFORMATION The School of Social Work, Psychology, and Philosophy at TWU is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, which has 35% of TWU's graduate and undergraduate population of over 15,000. The Division of Psychology and Philosophy has 16 full-time faculty, over 400 undergraduate psychology majors, and five graduate programs: Master's in counseling psychology, Master's in Psychological Science, Specialist in School Psychology (NASP-accredited), Doctoral Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited) and Doctoral School Psychology (APA-accredited, NASP-approved). Complete program information may be found at http://www.twu.edu/psycholog-philosphy/grad-school-psychology.asp. The Division of Social Work is also housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and has 8 full-time faculty members. The Division of Social Work has a Bachelor of Social Work program and a Master's of Social Work program. Complete program information can be found at https://twu.edu/social-work/ UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Texas Woman's University, with over 15,000 students, occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901, TWU is a Doctoral/research-intensive public university, which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 115,000), located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu. There are exciting research and training opportunities in collaboration with the Woodcock Institute for the Advancement of Neurocognitive Research and Applied Practice, which is housed at TWU and the Woodcock Autism Assessment Clinic. Both are committed to the interdisciplinary advancement of contemporary cognitive assessment and applying evidence-based research to clinical practice. TWU strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of everyone, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate. TWU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, genetic information, or against qualified disabled persons. TO APPLY Review of applications is expected to begin in June 2025 with the finalists being determined in July 2025. Please submit the following: (a) cover letter; (b) curriculum vitae; (C) name, email address, and phone number of three references. Submit materials to Facultyjobs@twu.edu (email Header or Subject line must include job title and job code number Please direct inquiries to Dr. Samuel Y. Kim, Search Committee Chair, School of Social Work, Psychology, and Philosophy Samuel Y. Kim, Ph.D. 940-898-2315 Skim18@twu.edu Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate. Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons. All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks. If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.