Assistant Professor of Instruction - Residency

Texas State University; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX, seeks an Assistant Professor of Instruction - Residency to supervise a year-long teacher residency and advance educator preparation through university-district partnerships.

The role includes teaching literacy courses in the residency program, supervising Resident Teachers, and collaborating with Co-Directors of Residency to improve the program using data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an education-related field from an accredited university.
• A 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 teacher residency with potential to move up to Regional Site Coordinator.
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships between the university and partner school districts for the residency program.
• Collaborate with district and school administrators and teach literacy courses in the residency program (including TEA Reading Academy).
• Supervise Resident Teachers and contribute to program improvement through data-driven decision making.

Skills

Residency supervision

District partnerships

Literacy instruction

Data-driven decisions

Education

Master’s degree in education-related field

18 graduate hours in Literacy coursework

Teaching experience in PK-12 (3+ years)

Supervision of novice teachers in Texas

Job description

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Assistant Professor of Instruction - Residency

Position Title Assistant Professor of Instruction - Residency

Job Posting Number

Job Posting Number 2027062APF

Job Location

Job Location Other - San Antonio, San Marcos, Austin, Other - At partner school district campuses in the Central Texas area

College/Division

College/Division College of Education

Department/School

Position Description

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction seeks to find the ideal candidate to serve as a Field Supervisor for the year-long teacher residency with potential to move up to the Regional Site Coordinator. Field Supervisors must fulfill all supervisory responsibilities for residency candidates as required by the Texas Education Agency and the university.

The Faculty Field Supervisor is responsible for cultivating and maintaining effective partnerships between the university and partner school districts to ensure the successful implementation and sustainability of the teacher residency program. Under the direction of the Co-Directors of Residency, this academic professional will collaborate with district and school administrators, teach literacy courses in the residency program (including TEA Reading Academy), supervise Resident Teachers, and contribute to continuous program improvement through data-driven decision making. The Faculty Field Supervisor acts as Texas State University’s delegated representative within assigned districts to foster mutually beneficial relationships and promote high-quality educator preparation.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an education-related field of study from an accredited university.
• A 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in an education-related field of study from an accredited university.
• Experience in teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching or supervising in year-long teacher residency.

Type of Position

Type of Position Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 01/01/2027

Posting Date

Posting Date 11/03/2026

Review Date

Review Date 11/10/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/10/2026

Open Until Filled? No

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an earned doctorate in the field of education, in any of the degree programs offered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, or in a closely related field of study?
  • Yes, I have an earned doctorate in the field of education, in one degree programs offered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, or in a closely related field of study.
  • No.
• How many years of teaching experience do you have at the university level?
  • No prior teaching experience.
  • Less than 1
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years or more
• Describe your prior teaching experience (if any) including experience teaching classes that are delivered face-to-face, online, or remotely. Include a list of all classes taught.

  (Open Ended Question)