Clinical Assistant Professor

Clinical Assistant Professor

College/School/Unit: College of Liberal Arts
Department: UTeach - Liberal Arts
Posted: Jun 17, 2022
Apply By: Open until filled

Description

Job Description:

UTeach-Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Full-Time Clinical Assistant Professor.

Purpose of the Position:

Teach, develop and coordinate training of students in the College of Liberal Arts seeking social studies/history secondary certification.

Essential Functions:

Teaching and/or supervising undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students in UTL 640 and UTL 360/670 and experiences related to field-based teacher development. Primary responsibilities include teaching field-based courses students take in pursuit of certification, supervising field placements of the students, recruiting cooperating teachers, and working with local area public school teachers who act as mentors for the students. Serve as one of 2-3 coordinators of the student teaching course. Help organize topics, course materials, and communication between the practicum lecturers, student teachers' cooperating teachers, and field supervisors. Coordinate with team members to help prioritize and organize topics and materials for the professional courses and vertically align curriculum. Additional duties will include student mentoring, committee participation, and other programmatically related tasks, goals, and initiatives. Develop College of Liberal Arts social studies curriculum, including teacher preparation, and outreach to schools. Work with UT staff, faculty, other departments, and academic advisors to implement program. Advise students interested in teacher certification.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. Must hold teacher certification in Social Studies and/or History. Twelve years recent experience teaching Social Studies and/or History in high school. Experience as an administrator or evaluator in EC-12 settings may substitute for high school teaching experience. Public school experience required. Must demonstrate leadership in his or her field. Experience developing academic curriculum and using educational technology. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD. Training and experience in social emotional learning, trauma-informed instruction, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. Experience working with diverse school populations and/or designing and facilitating professional learning sessions for educators. Active participation in professional organizations and activities. More than above stated qualifications.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Interest, and List of 3 References in order to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/97423 jeid-f7cfe747b69357438dce9a781b6131ca