Professional Assistant Professor - Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education

Job Title

Professional Assistant Professor - Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Curriculum & Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Professional Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

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Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee. 

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. 

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This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty position based on Tarleton's Fort Worth, Texas campus, with additional instruction delivered online. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching while contributing to undergraduate and graduate instruction in educator preparation. The position requires a strong commitment to high-quality classroom and online instruction, curriculum development, academic mentorship, and program-level assessment.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

100% Teaching and Service:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses across face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities, which may include general education core curriculum.
• Carry a full instructional load across departmental programs, with sections potentially scheduled at multiple campus locations or through approved instructional modalities.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments aligned to Texas Educator Standards and program certification requirements.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance through office hours, feedback on assignments, advising, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation and accountability requirements, including SACSCOC and Texas Education Agency reporting expectations.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Contribute course-level assessment data to program review and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with departmental faculty and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and maintain curricular consistency across sections and campuses.
• Participate in ongoing professional development that strengthens teaching effectiveness and maintains currency in Texas certification requirements and evidence-based instructional practice.

Minimum Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Education, or a closely related field from an accredited university by the date of appointment. ABD candidates may be considered with a documented completion timeline.
• A minimum of three years of successful PK-12 teaching experience.
• Valid or previously held teacher certification.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching activities.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• University-level teaching experience in educator preparation.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: literacy and reading instruction, ESL and bilingual education, special education, and science methods.
• Experience with online and hybrid course design and learning management systems.
• Familiarity with Texas educator certification requirements and TExES examination preparation.
• Demonstrated effectiveness teaching across multiple modalities and locations.
• Evidence of sustained excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

***Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience***  

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via the "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include (required):

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts

• Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English, along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.

• Philosophy Statement related to Teaching

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date Spring 2027.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.

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.