About this role
Job Title
Assistant Professor of LiteracyAgency
Texas A&M University - San AntonioDepartment
Department Of Curriculum & InstructionProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
San Antonio, TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction in the College of Education and Human Development is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Literacy at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026. A regional comprehensive university, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) has approximately 8000 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, including the MS in Reading. Part of the statewide Texas A&M University System, the University is a Hispanic Serving Institution.
Quality performance will be expected in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. The standard teaching load for tenure-track faculty is 3 courses per semester (3/3). Summer teaching assignments may be available for additional pay but are not guaranteed. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in literacy-focused topics such as the science of teaching reading, oral language development, content area reading, dyslexia, language arts methods, etc. Teaching assignments may include day, night, and/or weekend classes.
Required Education and Experience:
Doctoral Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Literacy education or a related field in education (Candidates who are ABD are encouraged to apply).
K-12 teacher certification with a minimum of 3 years of K-12 teaching experience.
Experience working with multicultural populations.
Preferred Education and Experience:
K-12 teacher certification with a minimum of 5 years of K-12 teaching experience.
Minimum of one (1) year of university teaching experience.
Experience with learning management systems.
Review of applicants will begin immediately. For any questions regarding the search, please contact:
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction Chair
Dr. Rebekah Piper.
E-mail: r[email protected]
Applicant Instructions:
Please make sure to provide the following documents:
Application
Letter of Interest and curriculum vitae as a single document
Unofficial transcripts
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Summary of Employee Benefits:
Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.
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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.
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About Texas A&M University System
Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black-land grant university in Prairie View, Texas. Founded in 1876, it is one of Texas's two land grant universities and the second oldest institution of higher learning in the state.
What you'll do
- The Assistant Professor will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in literacy-focused topics. Quality performance in teaching, scholarship, and service is expected.
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