Job Title

Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Education

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Job Summary:

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) invites applications for a probationary tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. Position responsibilities include teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in professional development and curriculum and instruction, advising and recruiting students, working cooperatively with area public schools, maintaining an active research and publication agenda, participating in school and university committees and professional organizations, and other duties as assigned.

West Texas A&M University is a student-centered, learning community dedicated to educating tomorrow's leaders through innovative academic and co-curricular undergraduate and graduate programs. Applicants must explain how they will actively promote and participate in our student-centered mission, values, and philosophy. The Department of Education is developing innovative teaching strategies in the areas of educator preparation, field-based experiential learning, and cross-discipline collaboration to promote candidates’ knowledge acquisition. All applicants must demonstrate a willingness to learn, support, and promote these initiatives.

Work Performed:

Teaching responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in professional development and curriculum and instruction, advising and recruiting students, working cooperatively with area public schools, maintaining an active research and publication agenda, participating in school and university committees and professional organizations, and other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction (ABD applicants may be considered; however, completion of degree must occur no later than the beginning of the appointment)

• Three years of teaching experience in Grades EC-12.

• State licensure or certification in teaching

• An active research agenda with evidence of research and scholarly activities

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of graduate or postgraduate emphasis in Special Education and/or a Related Field

• Teaching experience on the undergraduate or graduate levels

• Experience in teaching both face-to-face and web-based delivery systems

• Knowledge and experience with the Teacher Residency model.

• Interest in leading a Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) student organization

Applicant Instructions:

We require the following documents:

• Letter of interest or cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Portfolio of creative work (where applicable)

• Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable

• Samples of published works, unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable)

• Official transcripts from all accredited institutions attended by the applicant

• Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu .

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

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.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair: Betty Coneway

Department: Education

Phone: (806) 651-2664

Email: bconeway@wtamu.edu

Affirmative Action Commitment Statement

West Texas A&M University and the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences are committed to hiring the person most qualified for the Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction position with equal treatment and access for all applicants, including affirmative action for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

We will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.

WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.

At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits

West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.