Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction to begin Fall 2027. TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution located in Laredo, Texas, dedicated to advancing knowledge through research, teaching, community engagement, and a focus on student success and research excellence. This is a 9-month faculty appointment as a tenure-track assistant professor or a tenured associate professor. The role involves teaching, mentoring, and advising undergraduate and graduate students in teacher preparation and curriculum & instruction programs. Responsibilities include conducting scholarly research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and providing service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. The position requires regular on-campus presence. The College of Education's mission is to prepare highly effective, culturally competent educational professionals for leadership roles in a global society.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) or a related field (ABDs considered if degree is completed before employment).
• Minimum three years of EC–12 teaching experience or equivalent.
• 18 graduate credit hours in C&I.
• Current teaching certification or eligibility.
• Expertise in school- and community-based field experiences.
• For Associate Professor candidates: qualifications for rank and tenure, substantial publications, an active research agenda, successful teaching, and faculty leadership.
• Demonstrated scholarly record or research potential in teacher preparation, curriculum, or pedagogy relevant to national, state, and local educational contexts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in curriculum alignment, mapping, development, program evaluation, assessment, and online course development and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, mentoring, and advising undergraduate and graduate students/candidates in the Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program and the Graduate Curriculum & Instruction Program.
• Conduct scholarly research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Providing service to the department, College, University, community, and profession.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Additional pay for summer teaching
• Financial support for professional development opportunities (e.g., attending academic conferences)
• Moving expenses covered in whole or in part

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree