Position Title:Assistant/Associate Professor of Education (Secondary Education)
Requisition:F
Rank:Assistant or Associate Professor
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type:Full-Time Tenure Track
College:College of Education
Department:School of Teaching & Learning
Open Date:04/09/2025
Quicklink:Contact Name:Dr. Mae Lane
Title:Associate Professor Search Committee Chair
1908 Bobby K. Marks Dr.
Box 2119
Huntsville, TX
Contact Phone:Contact Email:Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:This full-time, tenure-track (9 month) faculty member will teach 9 credit hours each Fall and Spring; demonstrate excellence in teaching Curriculum & Instruction in undergraduate Secondary Education courses. Supervise or support field- based courses and curricula and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students. Additionally, this faculty member will initiate and collaborate in interdisciplinary as well as content-targeted research and grant/funding activities leading to scholarly publications and will participate fully in departmental, college, and university meetings, and committees and seek to serve the profession at regional, state, and national levels through relevant professional organizations.
Educational Requirements for the Position:Ph.D./Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, or closely related field (ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2025).
Experience Required for the Position:Three years of experience in a secondary school setting as a certified teacher.Developed or developing research agenda in the field(s) of secondary education, teacher educational preparatory programs, or mentorship. Evidence that demonstrates the candidate's use of innovative teaching strategies to meet the needs of various learners and ability to create responsive environments for those students. Experience in curriculum planning, execution, and delivery of outputs. Ability to work as a contributing team member. Strong evidence of commitment to student success.
Other Requirements for the Position:Preferred qualifications include:Working with field-based secondary school sites, university teaching, instructional coaching, and teaching online courses. Evidence of an established or emerging research agenda. Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at the university level. Experience teaching STEM classes at the secondary level. Evidence of service to departmental, college and/or university committees. Demonstrated/potential for building productive professional relationships with public schools, colleges, and local communities.
Special Instructions Summary:Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Open Until Filled:Yes
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