Assistant Professor of Instruction - Elementary STEM Education

Texas State University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Texas State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Instruction in STEM Education within the Elementary Education EC-6 Generalist programs. You will teach STEM elementary methods courses and supervise teacher candidates during their residency, aligning with TEA requirements.

The role reports to the department chair and collaborates with education faculty. Responsibilities include developing high-quality STEM instruction, supporting accreditation standards, and engaging with PK-12 partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an education-related field from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of teacher preparation and STEM pedagogy best practices.
• Experience teaching STEM to novice teachers during clinical experiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach STEM elementary methods courses for teacher candidates.
• Supervise teacher candidates during residency clinical experiences.
• Contribute to program improvement and department/college service.

Skills

PK-12 teaching

STEM pedagogy

teacher preparation research

pre-service STEM teaching

Education

Master's degree in education-related field

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Description

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction seeks a qualified candidate to serve as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in STEM Education in the Elementary Education EC -6 Generalist programs. The Assistant Professor of Instruction will teach STEM elementary methods courses for teacher candidates in accordance with requirements set by the Texas Education Agency and the university. Responsibilities may also include supervising teacher candidates during their clinical experience in the residency program.

In this role, the Assistant Professor of Instruction develops and sustains STEM teaching to support the effective implementation and long-term success of the elementary education program. Reporting to the department chair and program coordinator, this individual collaborates with education methods faculty and the university faculty at large, teaches methods courses, supervises teacher candidates within the residency program, contributes to ongoing program improvement, and provides service to the department, college, university, and the professional community. The Assistant Professor of Instruction serves as the main instructor within assigned courses, fostering collaborative relationships and promoting high-quality instruction. Possible courses expected to teach include, but are not limited to: STEM in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education; Connecting Children's Thinking and Mathematics Teaching in Early Childhood through 6th Grade Classrooms and teaching courses within the Math Academy.

Other responsibilities include contributing to department and college efforts in program planning, implementation, and evaluation, as well as collaborative initiatives with PK-12 partners in education; engaging in innovative program development efforts in line with accreditation and state mandates and professional standards; and supporting student recruitment efforts.

This position is promotable after five successful years in rank.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in education-related field of study from an accredited university.
• Teacher certification.
• A minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in PK-12 schools.
• Demonstrated up-to-date knowledge in teacher preparation, research-based best practices and STEM pedagogies.
• Experience teaching STEM, mathematics and/or science to novice teachers in their clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in education-related field of study from an accredited university.
• Experience successfully teaching academic courses in higher education within elementary mathematics and/or science education.
• Three years teaching mathematics and/or science in PK-6 in U.S. schools.
• Documented experience supervising field experience and/or clinical experience.
• Record of service at the department, college, university, and/or professional level.

Close Date: 11/06/2026

Open Until Filled? No

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is an 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.