Assistant Professor of Practice and Director, Teacher Residency
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Posting Information
Position Title Assistant Professor of Practice and Director, Teacher
Residency
Job Posting Number 202341NTL
Job Location San Marcos
College College of Education
Department/School Curriculum And Instruction
Position Description
The Department of Curriculum and Instructionis hiring an assistant
professor of practice and director of the Year-Long Teacher Residency Program.
This position will be headquartered at the San Marcos campus but will work
primarily in local school districts. This position is 50% FTE leading and
coordinating the Residency program and 50% FTE teaching in the Residency. The
term for Residency director is five years, renewable.
Primary duties related to the Residency position will be to lead and support
all aspects of the yearlong residency program. These include, but are not
limited to the following:
Engage in outreach with school district partners and TXST faculty to
expand Residency to include additional districts and additional
certification areas (e.g. Bilingual, Special Education);
Conduct on-going professional development for field supervisors/site
coordinators, and participate in governance meetings and keep careful
records of these meetings;
Facilitate communication and coordination between district-level personnel
and Texas State University personnel involved in the Residency initiative;
Facilitate program development and continuous improvement;
Collaborate with external partners and projects such as TEA, strategic
staffing with Region 13, and US PREP;
Maintain awareness of, and ensure compliance with, Texas Education Agency
(TEA) policies and procedures as they relate to Residency, in
collaboration with Texas State's Office of Educator Preparation (OEP),
inclusive of program approval;
Coordinate the recruitment and placement of residents, in collaboration
with the College of Education Undergraduate Academic Advising Center and
the Department of Curriculum and Instruction;
Collect and maintain necessary data required for compliance, program
evaluation, and continuous improvement;
Provide the first line of resolution for situations between Texas State
students, site coordinators, cooperating teachers, and administrators
related to Residency that arise on campuses;
Collaborate with relevant college and department leaders in achieving
program goals;
Teach two courses in the residency each semester; and
Other duties as assigned.
This is a 100% FTE 9-month appointment, with an additional summer stipend to
prepare for the upcoming year. For these duties, the position reports to the
Curriculum and Instruction department chair. All positions are subject to
availability of funds.
Required Qualifications
A master's degree in education or a closely related field at time of
application;
Experience as a PK-12 teacher;
In-depth understanding of the Residency model or a commitment to
developing that understanding rapidly;
A minimum of 5 years beyond entry level demonstrated experience working as
a site coordinator or instructor within a residency setting or within a
field-intensive educator degree program;
Evidence of quality teaching in undergraduate teacher education courses;
Engages in scholarship through professional presentations, performances,
publications, or similar contributions; and
Demonstrates leadership in relevant professional organizations.
Preferred Qualifications
An earned doctorate in education, school improvement, or a closely related
field at time of application;
Documented, successful experience directing a year-long residency program;
Established networks of contacts with school district and/or campus
leaders;
Experience working with higher education-school district educational
partnerships.
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be
accepted and considered, https: // jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/42394.
Candidates should submit a curriculum vita, a cover letter addressing interest
as well as the required and preferred qualifications, and unofficial
transcripts by the initial review date of Thursday, May 18, 2023.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from
all degree-granting universities.
Type of Position Full-Time
Proposed Start Date Fall 2023
Posting Date 05/18/2023
Evaluation of Applications Begins
Full Consideration Date 06/04/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
EEO/AA Statement
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer
Reasonable Accommodation
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting
during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we
request that you contact Faculty and Academic Resources for assistance at
[email protected]. A representative from Faculty and Academic
Resources will respond to you as soon as is possible.
Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of
record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal
history, driving records, education records, employment verifications,
reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be
required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty
members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral
Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university
creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares
its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that
await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly
work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness,
Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Link https: // jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/42394
Special Instructions Summary
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
Optional Documents
DD 214/DD1300
Veteran's Preference
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you have a master's degree in education or a closely related field at time of application?
Yes, I have a master's degree in education or a closely related field in hand at the time of application.
No.
Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
Yes
No
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