Assistant Professor of Instruction - Elementary STEM Education

Assistant Professor of Instruction – Elementary STEM
Education

Job Posting Number: 2027058APF

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.

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date: 11/06/2026

Open Until Filled? No

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About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a 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.

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