Assistant/Associate Professor of Education (Curriculum & Instruction)
Sam Houston State University

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Education (Curriculum & Instruction)

202400055F

Assistant or Associate Professor

Exempt

Commensurate with education and experience.

Full-Time Tenure Track

College of Education

School of Teaching & Learning

04/16/2024

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38779

Dr. Victoria Hollas

Professor
Sam Houston State University
School of Teaching and Learning
Box 2119
Huntsville, Texas 77340-2119

936-294-3225

torihollas@shsu.edu

Full-time, tenure-track (9 month) position will teach 9 credit hours each Fall and Spring in the School of Teaching and Learning. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching a range of core curriculum courses in undergraduate or graduate education; embrace the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community through high-quality, integrated teaching, scholarship, and service. Contribute to the program as a collaborative member of the department; engage and collaborate in research and program development; continue the program's history of having a positive impact on a state, regional, national, and international level. Act as content expert and liaison in the area of Curriculum and Instruction; and provide dedicated support for working with various student populations.

Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction or related field. (ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in Fall 2024).

At least 3 years of successful teaching experience in public elementary, intermediate, middle, or high school. Must hold or be eligible for state public school teaching certification. Experience working with teachers and/or pre-service teachers. The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. Experience with school-university partnerships focused on teacher preparation and teacher development. Demonstrated excellence in teaching. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and a willingness to communicate current trends in the field to students and other constituencies. Associate professor credentials require an established scholarly agenda.

Preferred Qualifications include:
Familiarity with teacher education accreditation standards;
History of supervising field experiences;
Experience teaching a variety of content areas (e.g., science, social studies, math, or ELA)
Evidence of service to departmental, college, and university committees;
Participation in professional organizations at local and national/international levels;
Evidence of purposeful university outreach and foster productive relationships with local community members and organizations;
Record of scholarly productivity and evidence of emerging research agenda;
Demonstrated record of or potential for teaching excellence at the university level;
Demonstrated record of or potential for teaching excellence online and/or hybrid courses;
Strong working knowledge of academic research methodologies; and
Ability to build productive professional relationships with public schools, colleges, and local communities;
Experience teaching graduate level coursework.

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