Job Information
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Assistant Professor in Practice, EC6 Curriculum and Instruction Generalist with Social Studies/Humanities Focus in Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Title Information
Faculty TitleAssistant Professor in Practice
Job Class Code00000
FLSAExempt
Position Information
Posting NumberFRGV1746
Working TitleAssistant Professor in Practice, EC6 Curriculum and Instruction Generalist with Social Studies/Humanities Focus
Number of Vacancies1
LocationRio Grande Valley
Division/OrganizationProvost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position3 years
Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track
FTE1.0
Scope of Job
We seek applicants who are dedicated to servingThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’sstudent body as anAssistant Professor of Practicein the Department of Teaching and Learningbeginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. This Assistant Professor in Practice will teach primarily in early childhood through 6th grade (EC6) undergraduate programs.
About UTRGV :
UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.
Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.
UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website (https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm) .
About the College of Education and P-16 Integration
TheCollege of Education and P-16 Integrationoffers teacher preparation at the undergraduate level and, master’s programs in Counseling, School Psychology, Special Education, Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, Early Childhood, Reading and Literacy, Bilingual Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Teacher Leadership. Two Ed.D.s are also offered in educational leadership and curriculum and instruction with several specialization areas. The College of Education and P-16 Integration is fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency ( TEA ), by the Counsel for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs ( CACREP ), and by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation ( CAEP ).
For more information about the College of Education and P-16 Integration, please see the following website:https://www.utrgv.edu/cep/
Department Background
The Department of Teaching and Learning, in collaboration with other departments, is a key producer of teachers, bilingual educators, and special educators in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, the Southwest, and beyond. We support a full range of EC6 programs including undergraduate programs leading to teacher certification in Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language, and Special Education, and we also teach the curriculum core of UTRGV’s EC3 program. We also host eight graduate programs and certificates including an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. Assistant professors of practice are full-time instructors in the department of teaching and learning with significant field supervision responsibilities. The primary responsibilities of this professor of practice is in EC6 humanities methods teaching.
For information about the department, please visit the following website:https://www.utrgv.edu/cep/schools-and-departments/department-of-teaching-and-learning/index.htm
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, including curriculum studies, early childhood education, or bilingual education, or other closely related fields
Valid Texas teaching certification
Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience at the K-12 level
Evidence of effective teaching at the post-secondary level
Experience supervising field experiences or student teachers
Demonstrated experience with educational technology integration
Knowledge of current trends and research in education
Record of successful collaboration with K-12 schools, districts, and post secondary faculty, and staff
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Background and experience in curriculum and instruction and specific background Social Studies teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Earned doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Curriculum & Instruction with a concentration in Social Studies, Bilingual Education, early childhood education or closely related field by start date
Experience in curriculum planning and leadership
Experience teaching core courses to pre-service teachers
Knowledge of CAEP accreditation standards and processes
Experience with program development, curriculum development, and assessment
Experience in grant writing or securing external funding
Experience with teacher professional development
Record of presentations at national/international conferences
License or Certification Required?Yes
SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date09/01/2025
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date10/24/2024
Close Date02/15/2025
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.
Please Note
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44854
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Letter of Interest
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