Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction

Texas A&M • Laredo, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction to begin Fall 2027. TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional 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. Primary duties will include 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. Duties also include providing service to the department, College, University, community, and profession. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. The mission of the College of Education is to prepare highly effective, culturally competent educational professionals who are equipped to understand and assume leadership positions 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 required.
• Associate Professor candidates must meet qualifications for rank and tenure, and must demonstrate 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 is available for summer teaching.
• Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided.
• Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

What This Job Offers

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