Assistant Clinical Professor, Generalist

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor, Generalist, beginning Fall 2027. The role emphasizes teaching, clinical practice, and service, with partnerships to schools, families, and communities.

The candidate will focus on preparing future educators, mentoring preservice teachers, and supervising field experiences, while contributing to program development and student success.

Qualifications

• An earned Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction or closely related field.
• Minimum of eighteen (18) graduate credit hours in a specific field.
• A strong record of active teaching excellence.
• Effective leadership and a commitment to undergraduate student success within all programs of the Department.
• Familiarity with educator certification standards.
• Experience building and nurturing school-university partnerships.
• Experience teaching, supervising, and advising students.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor preservice teachers in coursework and field experiences.
• Provide supervision of field-based experiences and student teaching.
• Engage in program development and service at department, college, and university levels.
• Foster partnerships with schools and communities to enhance experiential learning.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Leadership

Partnership building

Student supervision

Education

Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction

Tools

Instructional technology

Online course development

Job description

Job Title Assistant Clinical Professor, GeneralistAgency Texas A&M University - Corpus ChristiDepartment Curriculum Instruction and Learning SciencesProposed Minimum Salary CommensurateJob Location Corpus Christi, TexasJob Type Faculty

Faculty Job Description

The College of Education and Human Development invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor, Generalist to begin Fall 2027. The primary responsibility of the clinical assistant professor will be a teaching line focused on the preparation of future educators and the advancement of high-quality early childhood practice. The successful candidate will be a practitioner-scholar who brings expertise from the field into the university classroom, supporting preservice teachers through coursework, mentorship, and field-based supervision. Rather than emphasizing a research agenda, this position centers on excellence in teaching, clinical practice, and service, including building strong partnerships with schools, families, and communities. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to engaging students in experiential learning, fostering responsive and engaging practices, and contributing to program development and service at the department, college, and university levels.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction or closely related field.
• Minimum of eighteen (18) graduate credit hours in a specific field.
• A strong record of active teaching excellence.
• Effective leadership and a commitment to undergraduate student success within all programs of the Department.
• Familiarity with educator certification standards.
• Experience building and nurturing school-university partnerships.
• Experience teaching, supervising, and advising students.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral or terminal degree in Curriculum & Instruction or closely related field.
• Three (3) years or more of teaching in early childhood classrooms (PK – 6th Grade) teaching experience.
• Membership and active involvement in professional organizations.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Experience with instructional technology and online course development.

Application Deadline

November 15th, 2026

Position Start Date

Fall 2027

Salary

Salary: Up to $7,055.56 Approx. Monthly (Up to $63,500.04 Approximately annual)

For more information, please contact the search chair, Dr. Mary Harper, at [e-mail].

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer. Welcome and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

We are a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. The only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Tex A&M-Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.

Welcome and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. We are a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. The only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

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