Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Visiting Lecturer - McAllen Campus

The Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University invites applications for two part time or full-time visiting lecturers in multiple positions to fill a variety of teaching needs at the McAllen campus including but not limited to math education, science education, multicultural education and fine arts education. Full time consists of a 9- month appointment and part time is a 4-month appointment.

Visiting Lecturer and lecturer appointments are limited to semester appointments, but with satisfactory reviews, they are eligible to be renewed. The number of credit hours/courses offered will vary based on department need at the time. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2024, but the department has staffing needs that will continue through the 2024-25 academic year. Salary is per course and if relevant full-time is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Responsibilities of the position include a) teaching undergraduate courses as needed in the relevant program area, and b) minimal service. We seek a vibrant and innovative colleague to join our dynamic faculty and become an effective and accomplished instructor one and, if applicable, additional areas of teaching within the department.

Texas A&M University is a Land Grant/ Sea Grant / Space Grant, Research I institution that aspires to preeminence in teaching, research and service. Nationally, Texas A&M is ranked as a top research university and as a member of Association of American Universities (AAU). Three departmental graduate programs are nationally known in Curriculum and Instruction. Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary pre-service programs are noted for their innovation, interdepartmental collaboration, and the development of extensive partnerships with public schools. For more information check the department home page http://tlac.tamu.edu

Required Qualifications:

• A Master level degree appropriate for the field in which the faculty member will teach and significant teaching experience at the college/school level in the field or in a related field, or have an extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied setting
• As relevant to the program areas, experience teaching in pre-K to 12 environments.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in education or a related field with depth of study and research in one of the program areas offered in the department: multicultural or urban education, or a closely related field Experience in multicultural and urban education instruction in teacher education, curriculum and instruction or within a specific content area of teacher education e.g., multiculturalism, policy reform, urban education, ESL, etc., as an interdisciplinary approach, Advanced Literacy Studies, Early Childhood Education (or related field), STEM education (math, science, technology, engineering), Teaching and Teacher Education.
• Experience of college/university teaching
• Ability to teach using innovative project-based and/or interactive learning techniques.
• Evidence of effective teaching at various grade/learning levels.
• Experience in teaching using evidence-based practices in content-area instruction.
• Application and integration of new technologies and evidence-based interventions.
• Evidence of effective post-secondary teaching experience with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engagement in service activities within an academic department.
  
  
  

To apply for this position, please submit the following at http://apply.interfolio.com/147416

CV

Cover letter

Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching as applicable.

Names and contact information for three to five references

Please contact Ms. Robin Alderete at ralderete@tamu.edu with any questions regarding the application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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