Assistant Professor of Instruction - Residency

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction - Residency in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. The Faculty Field Supervisor oversees the year-long teacher residency and coordinates with partner school districts.

You will supervise Resident Teachers, teach literacy courses including TEA Reading Academy, collaborate with district and university leaders, and contribute to program improvement through data‑driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an education-related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in PK-12 schools.
• 18 graduate hours in Literacy coursework from an accredited university.
• Evidence of being current in the field of teacher preparation, research-based best practices and pedagogies, coach-based supervision.
• Experience supervising novice teachers in their clinical experience in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Field Supervisor for the year-long residency and potential Regional Site Coordinator.
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships between the university and partner school districts to ensure program success.
• Supervise Resident Teachers, teach literacy courses (including TEA Reading Academy), and contribute to program improvement through data-driven decision making.

Skills

Coaching

Pedagogy

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master's degree in education-related field

18 graduate hours in Literacy coursework

Job description

Assistant Professor of Instruction - Residency

Job Posting Number: 2027062APF

Position Description

The Department ofCurriculum and Instruction seeks to find the idealcandidate to serve as a Field Supervisor for the year-long teacherresidency with potential to move up to the Regional SiteCoordinator. Field Supervisors must fulfill all supervisoryresponsibilities for residency candidates as required by the TexasEducation Agency and the university.

The Faculty Field Supervisor is responsible for cultivating andmaintaining effective partnerships between the university andpartner school districts to ensure the successful implementationand sustainability of the teacher residency program. Under thedirection of the Co-Directors of Residency, this academicprofessional will collaborate with district and schooladministrators, teach literacy courses in the residency program(including TEA Reading Academy), supervise Resident Teachers, andcontribute to continuous program improvement through data-drivendecision making. The Faculty Field Supervisor acts as Texas StateUniversity's delegated representative within assigned districts tofoster mutually beneficial relationships and promote high-qualityeducator preparation.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in an education-related field of study from anaccredited university.
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in PK-12schools.
• 18 graduate hours in Literacy coursework from an accreditedUniversity.
• Evidence of being current in the field of teacher preparation,research-based best practices and pedagogies, coach-basedsupervision.
• Experience supervising novice teachers in their clinicalexperience in Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in an education-related field of study from anaccredited university.
• Experience in teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching or supervising in year-long teacherresidency.
• Texas Teacher certification.

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date: 11/10/2026

Open Until Filled? No

About Texas State and San Marcos:

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

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

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