Assistant Professor of Literacy

Texas A&M University System • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction in the College of Education and Human Development is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Literacy at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026. A regional comprehensive university, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) has approximately 8000 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, including the MS in Reading. Part of the statewide Texas A&M University System, the University is a Hispanic Serving Institution. Quality performance will be expected in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. The standard teaching load for tenure-track faculty is 3 courses per semester (3/3). Summer teaching assignments may be available for additional pay but are not guaranteed. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in literacy-focused topics such as the science of teaching reading, oral language development, content area reading, dyslexia, language arts methods, etc. Teaching assignments may include day, night, and/or weekend classes.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Literacy education or a related field in education.
• K-12 teacher certification with a minimum of 3 years of K-12 teaching experience.
• Experience working with multicultural populations.

Nice To Haves

• K-12 teacher certification with a minimum of 5 years of K-12 teaching experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of university teaching experience.
• Experience with learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in literacy-focused topics.
• Engage in scholarship and service activities.
• Maintain quality performance in teaching, scholarship, and service.

What This Job Offers

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