Assistant Clinical Professor, Generalist

Texas A&M University System; Corpus Christi (TX); Vor Ort; USD 72.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor, Generalist to begin Fall 2027. The role centers on teaching, clinical practice, and service, preparing future educators and supervising field experiences.

The candidate will bring practitioner expertise, mentor preservice teachers, and contribute to department and university initiatives with a focus on experiential learning and partnerships.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction or closely related field.
• Minimum of eighteen graduate credit hours in a specific field.
• Strong record of active teaching excellence.
• Experience building and nurturing school–university partnerships.
• Experience teaching, supervising, and advising students.
• Familiarity with educator certification standards.

Aufgaben

• Teach and mentor preservice teachers; focus on teaching excellence and clinical practice.
• Contribute to program development and service at department, college, and university levels.

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction

18 graduate credit hours in field

Doctoral or terminal degree (preferred) in Curriculum & Instruction

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

Assistant Clinical Professor, Generalist

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Curriculum Instruction and Learning Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

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.

The department of Curriculum Instruction and Learning Sciences (CILS) offers the following top-rated academic programs: bachelor of science in early childhood education (EC-3), elementary education (with specializations in bilingual, elementary generalist, and mathematics 4-8), and special education; post baccalaureate alternative certification; master’s in curriculum and instruction, elementary education, instructional design and educational technology, reading, secondary education, and special education; and a doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction (with specializations in literacy studies, curriculum studies, instructional design and educational technology, kinesiology, and special education).

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 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. TAMU-CC is 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. https://www.tamucc.edu/education/departments/cils/index.php

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.

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

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.