Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Moving expenses assistance

Job summary

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction starting Fall 2027. This 9-month tenure-track/tenured position requires face-to-face campus presence and active scholarly engagement.

The successful candidate will teach in Undergraduate Teacher Preparation and Graduate C&I programs, mentor students, conduct research, and contribute to service within the department, College, and university.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of EC-12 teaching experience or equivalent.
• 18 graduate credit hours in Curriculum & Instruction.
• Current teaching certification or eligibility.
• Experience with curriculum alignment, mapping, development, program evaluation, assessment, and online course development and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Curriculum & Instruction.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students/candidates.
• Conduct scholarly research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Curriculum development

Assessment

Education

Doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction

Job description

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Educational Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

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. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

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.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a 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, and 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. We strongly encourage candidates with experience in curriculum alignment, mapping, development, program evaluation, assessment, and online course development and teaching. Demonstrated scholarly record or research potential in teacher preparation, curriculum, or pedagogy relevant to national, state, and local educational contexts.

Benefits and Compensation

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and 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.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.