Assistant Professor of Instruction - Elementary Education

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive Bobcat community

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos invites applications for Assistant Professor of Instruction in Elementary Education with a focus on ESL and Early Childhood Education. The role includes teaching four classes per semester and supervising field experiences for pre‑service teachers at local schools.

Candidates should hold a master's degree in education, teacher certification, and have at least 3 years PK-12 teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an education-related field from an accredited university.
• Teacher certification.
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in PK-12 schools.
• Evidence of being current in ESL/ECE/ELAR instruction and pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Teach four classes per semester.
• Oversee field-based experiences for university students in local elementary schools and/or early childhood centers.

Skills

ESL instruction

ECE instruction

ELAR instruction

Education

Master's degree in education-related field

Teacher certification

3+ years PK-12 teaching experience

Job description

Assistant Professor of Instruction – ElementaryEducation

Job Posting Number: 2027052APF

Position Description

The Department ofCurriculum and Instruction seeks to find the idealcandidate to serve as an Assistant Professor of Instruction inElementary Education with a focus on English as a Second Language (ESL) and Early childhood education (ECE). The responsibilities forthis position include teaching four classes per semester and overseeing field-based experiences for university students in a local elementary school and/or early childhood center.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in an education-related field of study from an accredited university.
• Teacher certification.
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in PK-12 schools.
• Evidence of being current in the field of ESL instruction, ECE instruction, ELAR instruction, teacher preparation, research-based best practices and pedagogies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in an education-related field of study from an accredited university.
• Experience supervising preservice teachers in field-based experiences in Texas.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience preparing teachers for ESL certification in Texas.
• Experience teaching in a bilingual or dual language classroom.

Full Consideration Date

Close Date

Close Date: 10/23/2026

Open Until Filled?

Open Until Filled? No

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.