Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) Instructional Assistant Professor McAllen
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Job Location:
McAllen, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Department of Teaching Learning and Culture in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University invites applications for one Instructional Assistant Professor position at Texas A&M Universitys branch campus in McAllen Texas to begin in the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a full-time nine-month appointment with an anticipated start date of August 1 2026. This is an Academic professional track (non-tenure track) position.
Position responsibilities primarily include teaching undergraduate courses in the 4-5 middle grades Math/Science Education program and providing services to the Department of Teaching Learning and Culture (TLAC). The department is dedicated to two primary commitments that drive all our work: Creating experiences that enhance teaching research and service through the application of knowledge in the preparation and development of quality educators; and supporting the individuals schools and society through our engaged scholarship reflective teaching and collaborative service.
Responsibilities: Instructional faculty will typically assume a 90% teaching and 10% service workload. Teaching responsibilities for this position include 12-semester hours per semester with primary emphasis on teaching undergraduate preservice teacher education. Part of this responsibility may include field observations liaison and coordination efforts or other leadership roles as defined by the department. Academic workload adjustments are commonly made to accommodate administrative and leadership responsibilities associated with faculty appointments. Advising and serving on undergraduate student committees is also part of the instructional facultys responsibilities. Additional service to the profession and scholarly involvement are valued but service expectations are adjusted within the context of teaching responsibilities of instructional faculty members.
Required Qualifications:
An earned masters degree in education or related field with a depth of study in a relevant related field and significant teaching experience at the college/school level in the field or related field
Must provide evidence of three or more years of teaching experience in K-12 settings
Must provide evidence of completion of teacher certification through an accredited program
Must provide evidence of experience in teaching content aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills or related standards/curricula for students educators and/or education leaders
Preferred Qualifications
An earned doctorate in education or a related field with depth of study and research in one of the program areas offered in the department.Candidates who have completed all doctorate requirements except the dissertation (ABD) will be considered provided they demonstrate clear progress toward completion.
Evidence of experience teaching in the field of education at the college/university level
Evidence of the application of high-impactlearning practices at the elementary secondary and/or post secondary levels including the following areas: math education science education literacy education and pedagogical courses
Evidence of application and integration of evidence-based teaching practices in K-12 or teacher education to support the success of all students
Evidence of knowledge and understanding of the Rio Grande Valley and the broader South Texas educational and community context
Evidence of engagement in professional development (e.g. Participation in local regional national conferences; Leading workshops trainings or other professional development sessions; Teaching and research presentations or publications)
Evidence of engagement in multiple concurrent service activities within an academic department and/or the K-12 school systems such as committee leadership mentorship community outreach and program and curricula analyses
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Texas A&M University is a public research university founded in 1876 and located in College Station, Texas. In 1948, Texas A&M University became the founding member of the Texas A&M University System. As of 2017, Texas A&M's student body is the largest in Texas and one of the largest ... View more
