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Assistant Professor of Instruction – Elementary Education at Collin College Campus

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title Assistant Professor of Instruction – Elementary Education at Collin College Campus
Job Posting Number 2025041NTL
Job Location Other - Collin College - McKinney, TX
College/Division College of Education
Department/School Curriculum And Instruction
Position Description
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction position in Elementary Education to teach at the Collin College Campus located in McKinney, TX. Applicants with expertise in literacy education, mathematics education, social studies education and/or science education are encouraged to apply.

The chosen candidate will provide instruction to teacher candidates in undergraduate courses at the at the Collin College satellite campus of Texas State University. Candidates will generally be at the junior and senior level who are earning a TXST B.S. in Education at the Collin College Technical Campus. This is a non-tenure line, nine-month faculty of instruction position with a renewable one-year contract subject to annual reappointment review. This will be the first of several new positions hired for this program.

Other responsibilities and expectations associated with this position include:

  • Teach 3 undergraduate courses per long semester.
  • Program coordination of in-person and hybrid Teacher Pathways Program at Collin College. including Elementary Education, Special Education, and Bilingual Education.
  • Support student recruitment efforts.
  • Assist students with general academic and career advising.
  • Provide service to the department, college, university, and professional community.
  • Serve as a liaison and main point of contact between Collin College and Texas State University departments (Curriculum and Instruction, Office of Educator Preparation, Advising, Dean’s Office, Global Division, etc.).
  • Participate in institutional and professional service.
  • Exhibit a collaborative attitude that feeds into the culture of cooperation and teamwork in Curriculum and Instruction.


This non-tenure line faculty position is primarily for teaching. Candidates are not expected to engage in research, external funding, or publications. Position is subject to the availability of funds.
Required Qualifications
  • Earned a master’s degree from an accredited institution by hire date in one of the following areas: Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching and Learning, Literacy Education, Mathematics Education, Social Studies Education, Science Education, or a closely related field.
  • Record of, or demonstrated potential for, service at the department, college, university, and/or professional level.
  • Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
  • Three or more years of full-time teaching experience in elementary educational settings [EC-6th grade].
Preferred Qualifications
  • Earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution by hire date in one of the following areas: Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching and Learning, Literacy Education, Mathematics Education, Social Studies Education, Science Education, or a closely related field.
  • Record of effective teaching strategies in U.S. colleges and/or university settings.
  • Record of five or more years of excellence in teaching or assisting with pedagogical courses in community colleges and/or university settings.
  • Elementary level teacher certification.
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/51623

To ensure full consideration please submit the following by 4/7/2025

  • A letter of intent detailing evidence as to how you meet the required qualifications, as well as any specific preferred qualifications listed for this position
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)
  • Sample of professional writing


As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant’s skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the List of References section of the employment application.

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities
Type of Position Full-Time
Proposed Start Date Between May 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025, to be negotiated with candidate based on transition needs
Posting Date 03/10/2025
Review Date 04/07/2025
Close Date 04/07/2025
Open Until Filled? No
Legal Notices
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

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.
Reasonable Accommodation
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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 student population 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, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Link https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/51623
Special Instructions Summary

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Scholarly Writing Sample
  4. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
Optional Documents
  1. DD 214/DD1300
  2. Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Have you or will you have earned a master’s degree from an accredited institution by hire date in one of the following areas: Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching and Learning, Literacy Education, Mathematics Education, Social Studies Education, Science Education, or a closely related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn
    • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
    • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
    • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
  3. * Please Specify: (enter "NA" if not applicable)

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * 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
  5. * Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?
    • Yes.
    • No.
  6. * Do you now or in the future will you require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States of America?
    • Yes.
    • No.