Job Title

　　Assistant Professor of Literacy

　　Agency

　　Texas A&M University - San Antonio

　　Department

　　Department Of Curriculum & Instruction

　　Proposed Minimum Salary

　　Commensurate

　　Job Location

　　San Antonio, Texas

　　Job Type

　　Faculty

　　Job Description

　　The Department of Curriculum & Instruction in the College of Education and Human Development seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Literacy at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2024. A regional comprehensive university, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) has approximately 7000 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, including the MS in Reading.

　　Part of the statewide Texas A&M University System, the University is a Hispanic-serving institution .

　　Quality performance will be expected in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. The standard teaching load for tenure-track faculty is 3 courses per semester (3/3). Summer teaching assignments may be available for additional pay but are not guaranteed. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in literacy-focused topics such as the science of teaching reading, oral language development, content area reading, dyslexia, language arts methods, etc. Teaching assignments may include day, night, and/or weekend classes.

　　Required Education and Experience:

　　Doctoral Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Literacy education or a related field in education

　　K-12 teacher certification with a minimum of 1 year of K-12 teaching experience

　　Experience working with all types of students.

　　Preferred Education and Experience:

　　University teaching experience for a minimum of 1 year

　　Experience with instructional technologies such as learning management systems and e-portfolios

　　Review of applicants will begin immediately. For any questions regarding the search, please contact: The Department of Curriculum & Instruction Chair

　　Dr. Robin Kapavik

　　E-mail: [email protected]

　　Application Instructions:

　　Applications are accepted only through the online job portal at: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUSA_External

　　Applicants must have:

　　Complete the online application

　　Upload a letter of interest AND

　　Curriculum vitae as a single document

　　For Internal Applicants: Go to your Workday Profile to upload your resume to auto-populate the employment application.

　　Select CAREER From the top of the bar, select EDUCATION Upload your resume by selecting the button - UPLOAD MY EXPERIENCE Select file and submit a resume

　　Internal applicants must complete the online application by going into the Career application from the employee's Workday main page. Select 'Find Jobs' to view the list of all internal postings. Search and select the position you are interested in and click on 'Apply'. The information in your Workday profile should auto-populate the application. Scroll down to review and to UPLOAD to attach one document including the following:

　　Cover letter

　　Curriculum vitae

　　All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

　　Summary of Employee Benefits:

　　https://www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/summary-of-employees-benefits.pdf

　　Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

　　Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

　　In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

　　All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

　　Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

　　Established as a standalone university in 2009, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-San Antonio) is a comprehensive four-year public university that reflects the heritage-rich community it serves. Situated on nearly 700 acres in South San Antonio, A&M-SA is a Military Embracing institution offering over 40 undergraduate and graduate programs to close to 7000 students.

　　A&M-San Antonio is quickly expanding to fill its campus grounds in South San Antonio. Due to the rapid growth, the University's footprint is transforming with Esperanza Hall, the first residence hall having opened in fall 2017, the Science & Technology Building, which opened in spring 2018, Classroom Hall which opened in fall 2020 and our newest building for the College of Business and University Library scheduled to open fall 2022.

　　The University's core values of being “ student centered, equity minded, inclusive and respectful, visionary, a catalyst for opportunity, collaborative and committed to excellence ”, provide a foundation for its world-class faculty to inspire graduates to be lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. A&M-San Antonio will continue growing as an economic and social catalyst while becoming nationally recognized for student and academic success.

　　Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement, and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

　　Texas A&M University-San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

　　If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (210) 784-2058.

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　　Texas A&M - San Antonio Home Page (http://www.tamusa.edu/)

　　Human Resources Home Page

　　Annual Security Report (http://www.tamusa.edu/uploadFile/folders/fcestrad/Pdf/Pdf-635834334159812616-10.100.150.124.pdf)

　　Americans with Disabilities Act

　　Benefit Programs (http://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/employeeretiree-benefits/)

　　Overview of TRS and ORP

　　Summary of New Employee Benefits (http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/newemployee.html)

　　Cost of Living Calculator

　　Notice of Nondiscrimination and Abuse (http://www.tamusa.edu/documents/business-affairs/title-ix/notice-of-nondiscrimination-abuse-fy2020-21.pdf)