SUBR | Instructor - Department of Curriculum & Instruction

Southern University Shreveport, Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern University and A&M College's School of Education invites applications for a full-time Instructor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. The Instructor teaches five courses per semester and contributes to curriculum development and program accreditation efforts.

You will advise students, support educator preparation programs, and participate in service activities while collaborating with colleagues to advance departmental priorities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Education, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of successful P-12 teaching experience.
• Commitment to teaching and research in STEM education; evidence of teaching at K-12 and/or higher education.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach five undergraduate and/or graduate courses per semester in areas such as instructional methods, classroom management, curriculum development, educational foundations, and/or content-specific pedagogy.
• Assess student learning, provide timely and constructive feedback, and evaluate performance; maintain records and submit grades per university policies.
• Hold regular office hours and provide academic advising and instructional support to students.
• Participate in curriculum development and accreditation efforts (CAEP, LDOE) through documentation, data collection, and collaboration.
• Engage in service activities at the department, School of Education, and university levels; collaborate on initiatives.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Skills

Teaching experience

STEM education focus

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction or related field

Job description

SUBR | Instructor - Department of Curriculum & Instruction | Position Type: Full-Time Unclassified

Salary: $44,048 | Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The School of Education at Southern University and A&M College invites applications for a full-time Instructor position in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. The Instructor is responsible for teaching five (5) courses per semester and supporting programmatic efforts aligned with the School’s mission to prepare culturally competent, reflective, and transformative educators. This is a teaching-intensive position with responsibilities that also include curriculum development, accreditation support, student advising, and service.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach five (5) undergraduate and/or graduate courses per semester in areas such as instructional methods, classroom management, curriculum development, educational foundations, and/or content-specific pedagogy. Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction grounded in evidence-based practices and responsive to diverse learners.
• Assess student learning, provide timely and constructive feedback, and evaluate performance using appropriate measures. Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit grades and required reports in accordance with university policies.
• Hold regular office hours and provide academic advising and instructional support to students. Support students’ academic success, professional development, and progression through educator preparation programs.
• Participate in curriculum development and review to support continuous improvement of academic programs. Assist with accreditation and compliance efforts (e.g., CAEP, LDOE) through documentation, data collection, and faculty collaboration. Support programmatic initiatives aligned with departmental and School of Education priorities.
• Engage in service activities at the department, School of Education, and university levels. Collaborate with colleagues on departmental initiatives, partnerships, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction to support departmental and School of Education needs.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Education, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• 3 years of successful P-12 teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and research in STEM education. Evidence of effective teaching at the K–12 and/or higher education level. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Record of scholarly activity, including publications, grants, and external funding. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage faculty, students, and stakeholders.

Point of Contact:

Dr. Courtney Brown | Interim Chair

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

[e-mail]

A criminal background check and reference verification are required.

EEO/ADA Statement: The Southern University System complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws. Southern University and A&M College forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable federal and state laws. This commitment applies to but is not limited to decisions concerning hiring and promotion, the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other college-administered programs. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.