Curriculum & Instruction - Professional Track Faculty in Teacher Education 2026-27

Curriculum & Instruction - Professional Track Faculty in Teacher Education 2026-27

College/School/Unit: College of Education
Department: Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Posted: Apr 17, 2026
Apply By: Open until filled

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.

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.