Assistant Professor of Instruction – Elementary STEM Education

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction seeks a qualified candidate to serve as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in STEM Education in the Elementary Education EC –6 Generalist programs. The Assistant Professor of Instruction will teach STEM elementary methods courses for teacher candidates in accordance with requirements set by the Texas Education Agency and the university. Responsibilities may also include supervising teacher candidates during their clinical experience in the residency program.

In this role, the Assistant Professor of Instruction develops and sustains STEM teaching to support the effective implementation and long-term success of the elementary education program. Reporting to the department chair and program coordinator, this individual collaborates with education methods faculty and the university faculty at large, teaches methods courses, supervises teacher candidates within the residency program, contributes to ongoing program improvement, and provides service to the department, college, university, and the professional community. The Assistant Professor of Instruction serves as the main instructor within assigned courses, fostering collaborative relationships and promoting high-quality instruction. Possible courses expected to teach include, but are not limited to: STEM in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education; Connecting Children’s Thinking and Mathematics Teaching in Early Childhood through 6th Grade Classrooms and teaching courses within the Math Academy.

Other responsibilities include contributing to department and college efforts in program planning, implementation, and evaluation, as well as collaborative initiatives with PK-12 partners in education; engaging in innovative program development efforts in line with accreditation and state mandates and professional standards; and supporting student recruitment efforts.

This position is promotable after five successful years in rank.