Assistant Professor of Instruction - Elementary STEM Education

Posting Information

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Instruction – Elementary STEM Education
Job Posting Number: 2027058APF
Job Location: San Marcos
College/Division: College of Education
Department/School: Curriculum And Instruction

Position Description

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction seeks a qualified candidate to serve as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in STEM Education in the Elementary Education EC –6 Generalist programs. The Assistant Professor of Instruction will teach STEM elementary methods courses for teacher candidates in accordance with requirements set by the Texas Education Agency and the university. Responsibilities may also include supervising teacher candidates during their clinical experience in the residency program.

In this role, the Assistant Professor of Instruction develops and sustains STEM teaching to support the effective implementation and long-term success of the elementary education program. Reporting to the department chair and program coordinator, this individual collaborates with education methods faculty and the university faculty at large, teaches methods courses, supervises teacher candidates within the residency program, contributes to ongoing program improvement, and provides service to the department, college, university, and the professional community. The Assistant Professor of Instruction serves as the main instructor within assigned courses, fostering collaborative relationships and promoting high-quality instruction. Possible courses expected to teach include, but are not limited to: STEM in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education; Connecting Children’s Thinking and Mathematics Teaching in Early Childhood through 6th Grade Classrooms and teaching courses within the Math Academy.

Other responsibilities include contributing to department and college efforts in program planning, implementation, and evaluation, as well as collaborative initiatives with PK-12 partners in education; engaging in innovative program development efforts in line with accreditation and state mandates and professional standards; and supporting student recruitment efforts.

This position is promotable after five successful years in rank.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education-related field of study from an accredited university.
• Teacher certification.
• A minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in PK-12 schools.
• Demonstrated up-to-date knowledge in teacher preparation, research-based best practices and STEM pedagogies.
• Experience teaching STEM, mathematics and/or science to novice teachers in their clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in education-related field of study from an accredited university.
• Experience successfully teaching academic courses in higher education within elementary mathematics and/or science education.
• Three years teaching mathematics and/or science in PK-6 in U.S. schools.
• Documented experience supervising field experience and/or clinical experience.
• Record of service at the department, college, university, and/or professional level.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58945.

Interested individuals should submit the following materials:

• A current CV.
• A letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant’s skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.

Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

Type of Position

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

01/01/2027

Posting Date

10/26/2026

Review Date

11/06/2026

Close Date

11/06/2026

Open Until Filled?

No

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