• Assistant Professor of Literacy

    Texas A&M University System (San Antonio, TX)


    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 is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Literacy at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026. A regional comprehensive university, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) has approximately 8000 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 (Candidates who are ABD are encouraged to apply).

    + K-12 teacher certification with a minimum of 3 years of K-12 teaching experience.

    + Experience working with multicultural populations.

    Preferred Education and Experience:

    + K-12 teacher certification with a minimum of 5 years of K-12 teaching experience.

    + Minimum of one (1) year of university teaching experience.

    + Experience with learning management systems.

     

    Review of applicants will begin immediately. For any questions regarding the search, please contact:

     

    The Department of Curriculum & Instruction Chair

     

    Dr. Rebekah Piper.

     

    E-mail: r ([email protected]) [email protected]

    Applicant Instructions:

    Please make sure to provide the following documents:

    + Application

    + Letter of Interest and curriculum vitae as a single document

    + Unofficial transcripts

    For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:

    http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​

    Summary of Employee Benefits:

    www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.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/Veterans/Disability Employer.