Job location: San Antonio TAMUSA

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2018-10-19
Req: R-013552
Job Title

Associate Professor or Professor of Curriculum & Instruction

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department Of Curriculum & Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction is a newly developed department in the College of Education and Human Development. This growing department seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning fall 2019-20 fiscal year. The appointment is for an Associate or Full Professor of Curriculum & Instruction. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate/graduate level courses in general topics of education, such as pedagogy, curriculum, and classroom management. In addition, successful candidates will work collaboratively with faculty to build a comprehensive education program supporting a diverse population. The supervision of field-based students and/or clinical teachers is also possible. An active service and research agenda with publications and conference presentations are necessary. Mentorship of tenure-track faculty is essential in addition to the involvement in campus activities and other responsibilities, as deemed necessary. Quality performance will be expected in teaching, scholarship, and university committee participation. Work hours flexible to suit course schedule. Teaching assignments may include day, night, or weekend classes.  

Required Qualifications:  

• Doctoral Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Curriculum & Instruction or a closely related field. 
• University teaching experience at the Assistant Professor level 
• A minimum of three years teaching experience (K-12) in an inclusive public school setting. 
• Teacher/professional certification in area of teaching field. 
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence. 
• Evidence of developing research agenda that will impact professional knowledge and practice. 
• Demonstrated ability in working with culturally diverse populations. 
• Candidates prepared to engage in cross-disciplinary teaching, research and service.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• University teaching and supervisory experience within a field-based program. 
• Experience mentoring students. 
• Experience with educational technology and distance learning. 
• Experience seeking external funding.

Review of applicants will begin immediately. For review of applications, applicants may submit unofficial transcripts to the Search Committee Chair. Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, three original letters of recommendation less than one year old and bearing the writer's actual signature, as well as official transcripts from each degree-granting institution must be received directly by the College of Education & Human Development.

Please send materials to: 

Search Committee Chair-Curriculum & Instruction 
c/o Betty Villegas 
Texas A&M University-San Antonio 
College of Education & Human Development 
One University Way 
San Antonio, TX 78224 
E-mail: betty.villegas@tamusa.edu 

E-scripts and E-recommendations will be considered IF emailed directly to betty.villegas@tamusa.edu. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator. 

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications are accepted only through the online job portal at: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUSA_External Applicants must complete online (1) the application, and upload (2) the letter of interest, (3) curriculum vita, and (4) unofficial copies of transcripts. In the letter of interest mention, in the very first sentence, the specialization for which you would like to be considered.

For Internal Applicants:
Go to your Workday Profile to upload your resume:
1) Select CAREER
2) From top of bar, select EDUCATION
3) Upload your resume by selecting the button - UPLOAD MY EXPERIENCE
4) Select file and submit resume

Applicants must complete the online application by either downloading your resume to auto-populate the application, or manually complete the application fields. After the Work History section in the application process, you can select UPLOAD to attach the following required documents:

1)    Letter of interest

2)    Curriculum vitae to include three (3) professional references

3) Unofficial transcripts

For External Applicants:

Applicants must complete the online application by either downloading your resume to auto-populate the application, or manually complete the application fields. After the Work History section in the application process, you can select UPLOAD to attach the following required documents:

1)    Letter of interest 
2)    Curriculum vitae to include three (3) professional references

3)    Unofficial transcripts

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. 

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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