TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY-DENTON CAMPUS

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION EDUCATION

The Department of Teacher Education at Texas Woman's University (TWU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Curriculum and Instruction Education. Positions are expected to begin in January 2024.

The Curriculum and Instruction Education Program and the Department of Teacher Education has an appreciation for a multidisciplinary environment and a commitment to excellence that creates educational pathways for underserved communities.

The Curriculum and Instruction Education Program resides in the TWU Department of Teacher Education. It offers courses in the undergraduate B.S. in Education degree, courses in the graduate Master of Arts in Teaching degree, and courses in the post-baccalaureate program that leads to initial teacher certification. It also offers the M.Ed. in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum as well as courses leading to the Ph.D. in Education, Leading, and Collaboration. Additionally, courses in Curriculum and Instruction may constitute a minor in undergraduate or graduate degree programs.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. About 10% of the university's nearly 16,000 students are men, who have been admitted to the University's graduate programs since 1972 and undergraduate programs since 1994.

TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 115,000), located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation's fourth-largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theater companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the University is available at .

TWU prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded educational experience focused on service, integrity, and health, and well-being. TWU faculty and staff are passionate defenders of a "learn by doing" experiential learning environment where they provide students with opportunities to engage in campus, workplace, and community activities that can help shape their sense of purpose, their appreciation for the importance of building quality personal and professional relationships, and their ability to address life's challenges. This holistic, mentoring approach to developing students as engaged, productive citizens in the complex world of the 21st Century encompasses understanding of the balance of health, spiritual and mental well-being.

THE POSITION

The position is a full-time, 9-month tenure-track appointment. Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction or a closely related field. Must be well-versed in the foundations and methodologies of Curriculum and Instruction education and have a minimum of 3 years of public-school teaching experience at the K-12 level. The successful candidate must have a teaching, scholarship, and service record appropriate for the rank (described below). The successful candidate must have appreciation for a multidisciplinary environment and commitment to excellence.

Faculty will be expected to:

• Serve as a core faculty member in the department of Teacher Education and the Curriculum and Instruction program.
• Have the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate EDUC courses using different instructional modes (F2F, hybrid, online) as needed.
• Have the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in other programs within the Department of Teacher Education (i.e., Bilingual/ESL Education, Special Education, and/or Educational Leadership) as appropriate.
• Have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a student population.
• Provide direct mentoring as a university field supervisor (as needed) for our certification candidates.
• Work with department colleagues to plan curriculum, align courses to state and national standards, and ensure that we meet the needs of our students efficiently and effectively.
• Develop a program of externally funded research.
• Disseminate research findings in academic journals and academic conferences..
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
• Support the department's student recruitment initiatives.
• Embrace a data-driven approach to instruction, program evaluation, and decision making.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Support the university's commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a model for student success.

Required Qualifications for the Assistant Professor Rank:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction or a closely related field.
• At least 3 years of public school teaching experience at the K-12 level.
• Demonstrate current capability and desire for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service as well as potential for significant accomplishment in these areas
• Potential for seeking and securing externally funded grants.
• Experience integrating culturally responsive teaching.
• Experience integrating technology in educational settings and willingness to implement virtual teaching simulations.
• Willingness to mentor undergraduate and graduate students with research projects.
• Ability to provide test prep workshops for each of the tests taken by teacher education candidates.

Additional Required Qualifications for the Associate Professor Rank:

• Established research agenda and record of publications in scholarly journals that relate to the applicant's teaching and service.
• Documented experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students with research projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teacher certification from the state of Texas. Candidates with Texas certifications who also have certifications in other areas, such as Bilingual/ESL, Special Education, and/or Educational Leadership are encouraged.
• Experience using pedagogically appropriate immersive technologies.
• Demonstrated experience teaching, mentoring, and advising historically underrepresented students, including students of color and non-traditional students, and empowering students through the educational process.

HOW TO APPLY

Include the following attachments:

• A letter of application addressing (1) your qualifications for the position, (2) why you are a good fit for our program and university.
• An updated CV
• Copy of graduate transcripts
• Names and contact information for 3 references

Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

TWU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, genetic information, or against qualified disabled persons.