Assistant Professor of Practice (Master Teacher) in the UTRGV UTeach program
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- Posting Number: FRGV2046
- Location: Edinburg, Texas
- Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs
- Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 3 years
- Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track
- FTE: 1
Scope of Job
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as an Assistant Professor of Practice in the UTRGV UTeach program in the College of Sciences, preferably beginning in the Spring 2027 semester. Responsibilities involve teaching and/or supervising undergraduate students in courses and field experiences related to preservice teacher development. Primary responsibilities include teaching field-based courses which students take in their pursuit of teacher certification, working with local area public school administrators who accept students for field experiences, working with local area public school teachers who serve as mentors for the students, and conducting field observations of the students. Additional duties include student mentoring, induction support, and other program related tasks and service activities. The position is for a three-year appointment, renewable based on performance.
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. UTRGV UTeach is a middle and high school mathematics and science teacher preparation and certification program that promotes inquiry-based learning and instruction. We prepare highly skilled, inspiring educators with deep subject expertise through integrated and cohesive coursework with early and consistent community-based teaching experiences. UTRGV UTeach is one of the largest UTeach programs in the nation, and as of December 2025, we have produced 550 highly prepared STEM graduates, an estimated 90% of whom entered the teaching profession.
Minimum Qualifications
M.S. in mathematics or mathematics education from an accredited university
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
5 years of experience teaching mathematics at the high school level
Preferred Qualification
none
- Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
- License or Certification Required?: Yes
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Desired Start Date: 01/01/2027
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 Date
09/02/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
- Date of Birth
- Social Security Number
- Gender
- Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
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
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.
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.
To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52438
