Description:
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Natural Sciences
and Mathematics at the University of Houston invites applications
for a full-time Lecturer position in the teachHOUSTON program
beginning in the Fall 2026 semester.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty team
dedicated to preparing outstanding secondary STEM teachers.
Responsibilities include:
· Teaching a full instructional load of undergraduate and graduate
teachHOUSTON courses.
· Supervising and mentoring preservice teachers during field-based
teaching experiences, including securing and maintaining school
placements and conducting classroom observations.
· Contributing to curriculum development, continuous program
improvement, and assessment efforts.
· Assisting with recruitment and retention initiatives for
prospective and current students.
· Designing and facilitating professional learning experiences for
preservice teachers, beginning teachers, and/or practicing
educators.
· Building and maintaining partnerships with school districts,
community organizations, and STEM stakeholders.
· Supporting STEM outreach initiatives and externally funded
projects.
· Performing other duties as assigned.
About teachHOUSTON
teachHOUSTON (tH) is the University of Houston's nationally
recognized secondary STEM teacher preparation program and addresses
the critical need for highly qualified STEM teachers in Texas and
across the nation. The program is a collaboration between the
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the College of
Education, and local school districts.
teachHOUSTON provides compact, flexible degree plans that enable
STEM majors to earn grades 7–12 teacher certification without
adding additional time or cost to a four-year degree.
Candidates engage in early and sustained field experiences while
receiving rigorous, research-based instruction that integrates deep
STEM content knowledge with effective pedagogical practice.
Since its inception, teachHOUSTON has prepared more than 600
certified secondary STEM teachers, with the vast majority serving
students throughout the Greater Houston region, including many
high-need schools. The program is committed to developing highly
effective educators who positively impact student achievement while
supporting teacher success and long-term retention.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will demonstrate success working
collaboratively with university faculty, school district partners,
and community stakeholders in support of STEM teacher preparation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a strong
commitment to STEM education are essential.
Required Qualifications
· Ph.D. in STEM Education, Mathematics Education, Science
Education, Engineering Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a
closely related field.
· Experience teaching inquiry-based STEM lessons in public
schools.
· Experience teaching and mentoring preservice and/or in-service
teachers.
· Experience designing and facilitating professional learning for
educators.
· Experience with STEM outreach and partnership development.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the
following:
· Experience preparing secondary STEM teachers in a university
teacher preparation program.
· Experience supervising preservice teachers in field
experiences.
· Experience collaborating with K–12 school districts and community
organizations.
· Experience integrating instructional technology and/or artificial
intelligence into STEM teaching and learning.
· Experience contributing to grant-funded initiatives.
· Experience supporting teacher induction, mentoring beginning
teachers, or educator retention initiatives.
· Experience with makerspaces, project-based learning, or
innovative STEM instructional approaches.
Required Application Materials
· Cover Letter
· Curriculum Vitae
· Unofficial Transcripts
· Contact information for three professional references
Applicants should submit all required materials through the
University of Houston employment system. Review of applications
will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Only complete applications will be considered.
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
