Job Description

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin periodically hires qualified individuals for full-time and part-time faculty/instructor positions in our teacher education program. Successful applicants for these temporary, non-tenure track positions may contribute to a large field-based teacher preparation program, potentially including coordinating and/or supervising field experiences and student teaching or special projects in education. Responsibilities may also include teaching undergraduate courses (and potentially graduate courses for holders of a doctoral degree), supervising student teachers/interns and/or coordinating elementary level cohorts of pre-service teachers. Positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment, department need and availability of funding.

The College of Education, ranked among the top public colleges of education in the country, has a longstanding commitment to the shared values of equitable opportunities, excellence, innovation, empowerment, community-focus, and endeavors to bridge research and practice. We view creating an engaged campus community as interconnected with academic excellence in the work of our faculty. The college has experienced a rapid expansion of interest in its academic programs over the past five years. About 30% of our admitted students are first-generation college students and come from all corners of Texas and beyond. Our students are joined by a world-class faculty who are among the nation’s leading experts in their respective fields.

As a leading college of education in Texas and beyond, we are agents of change committed to transforming education and health research, practice, and policy to ensure the thriving of children, families, schools and communities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree earned by August 15, 2026
• Demonstrated teaching excellence at the undergraduate college/university level
• At least three years of K-12 teaching experience in U. S. public schools
• Excellent communication skills and a student-centered approach to teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree is preferred and is required for graduate teaching assignments
• Expertise in a content area (e.g., reading education, mathematics education, social studies education)
• Teaching in ESL or dual language/bilingual education contexts
• Experience as a mentor or coach in a preservice or inservice context (e.g., field supervisor, instructional coach, or early career teacher mentor)
• Research and scholarship in a related area

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online via Interfolio and should include the following documents:

• Letter of application with stated qualifications (3 pages maximum)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information including title for three references

Review of applications will continue until all positions are filled. Pre-employment screening includes verification of academic credentials and background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.