Professional Track Faculty Position in Teacher Ed/Curriculum & Instruction

Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionThe Department of Curriculum and Instruction periodically hires qualified individuals for full-time and part-time faculty/instructor positions in our teacher education program. Successful applicants for these temporary, non-tenure track positions may contribute to a large field-based teacher preparation program, potentially including coordinating and/or supervising field experiences and student teaching. Responsibilities may also include teaching undergraduate courses (and potentially graduate courses for holders of a doctoral degree), supervising student teachers/interns and/or coordinating elementary level cohorts of pre-service teachers. Positions are not available every semester; positions and FTE percentage is contingent on department need and budgetary considerations from semester to semester.
QualificationsA master's degree is required; doctoral degree is preferred for all positions and required for graduate teaching assignments. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a student-centered approach to teaching that reflects our commitments to linguistically and culturally diverse students and communities. The ideal applicant will have demonstrated teaching excellence at the college/university level, as well as a record of research and publishing. K-12 teaching experience in U. S. public schools is strongly preferred. Title is in the Professor of Practice/Instruction series, and rank (assistant, associate, or full professor) dependent on duties, experience, and qualifications.
Application InstructionsTo apply for this position, upload a letter of application, current vita, and list of at least 3 references with name, title, and contact information. Semester by semester decisions will be made by December 1 for Spring semester and by April 15 for each Fall semester. To keep your file active for consideration, it is recommended that you periodically update any/all your applicant materials. Pre-employment screening includes verification of academic credentials and background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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