Assistant Professor of Practice (Master Teacher) in the UTRGV UTeach program

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks an Assistant Professor of Practice in the UTRGV UTeach program within the College of Sciences, beginning in Spring 2027. The role includes teaching field-based courses tied to teacher certification and coordinating with local schools for field experiences.

The three-year, non-tenure track appointment emphasizes student mentoring, induction support, and service to the program. Renewal is based on performance.

Qualifications

• MS in mathematics or mathematics education from an accredited university.
• 5 years of experience teaching mathematics at the high school level.

Responsibilities

• Teaching field-based courses which students take in their pursuit of teacher certification.
• Supervising undergraduate students in courses and field experiences related to pre-service teacher development.
• Collaborating with local area public school administrators and mentors for field experiences.
• Conducting field observations of the students.
• Mentoring students, providing induction support, and performing program-related tasks and service activities.

Education

MS in mathematics or mathematics education

Job description

Assistant Professor of Practice (Master Teacher) in the UTRGV UTeach program

Job Class Code:

FLSA:

Posting Number: FRGV2046

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 3 years

Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track

FTE: 1

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as an Assistant Professor of Practice in the UTRGV UTeach program in the College of Sciences, preferably beginning in the Spring 2027 semester. Responsibilities involve teaching and/or supervising undergraduate students in courses and field experiences related to pre-service teacher development. Primary responsibilities include teaching field-based courses which students take in their pursuit of teacher certification, working with local area public school administrators who accept students for field experiences, working with local area public school teachers who serve as mentors for the students, and conducting field observations of the students. Additional duties include student mentoring, induction support, and other program related tasks and service activities.

The position is for a three-year appointment, renewable based on performance.

About UTRGV

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valleyand beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural educationdedicated to student access and success. By championing leadingresearch, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, wesupport sustainable development, community engagement, andwell-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) iscommitted to building and sustaining a highly qualified andtalented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do,including teaching, research, and service. Drawing on our uniqueidentity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingualand bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access andsuccess by building from strength in education and creating avibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will acceleratetransformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by drivingmeaningful advancements in research and creative works, expandingaccess to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fosteringauthentic community engagement and integration. UTRGV is adistributed campus, one university spanning four counties andmultiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for theentire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the studentsenrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students.For additional information, please visit UTRGVwebsite. UTRGV UTeach is a middle and high schoolmathematics and science teacher preparation and certificationprogram that promotes inquiry-based learning and instruction. Weprepare highly skilled, inspiring educators with deep subjectexpertise through integrated and cohesive coursework with early andconsistent community-based teaching experiences. UTRGV UTeach isone of the largest UTeach programs in the nation, and as ofDecember 2025, we have produced 550 highly prepared STEM graduates,an estimated 90% of whom entered the teaching profession.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S. in mathematics or mathematics education from an accredited university

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience teaching mathematics at the high school level

Preferred Qualification

• none

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

License or Certification Required? Yes

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 01/01/2027

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote and ensure equal employment opportunities for allindividuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information or protected veteran status. Inaccordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University iscommitted to comply with all government requirements and ensuresnon-discrimination in its education programs and activities,including employment. We encourage women, minorities anddifferently abled persons to apply for employment positions ofinterest.

Open Date: 09/02/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Date of Birth
• Social Security Number
• Gender
• Ethnicity/Race

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting anyconfidential information from the documents you attach with yourapplication. The confidential information includes thefollowing:

Please make sure that you omit this information prior tosubmission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwardingyour application to the department as per your submission.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right todiscontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close dateof this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three(3) calendar days.

Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have acriminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for allcandidates invited for an on-campus interview

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, theposition may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas EducationCode §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is TeacherRetirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Please Note

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is notEnglish to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactorypaper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incompleteapplications will not be considered. All positions are subject tobudget approval.