Part-Time Faculty of Education

Duties And Responsibilities

• Developing the course syllabus and ensuring it meets departmental and University standards
• Assigning early, midterm, and final grades in compliance with University deadlines
• Maintaining office hours as directed by the department chair or program director
• Making student accommodations as determined by the Office of Student Accessibility Services
• Adhering to all instructional policies as published in the Faculty Handbook and the Courses of Study Bulletin
• Supervising internships in EC-12 contexts
• Providing coaching and feedback to graduate students/interns in teaching on teaching and classroom practice
• Giving guidance for working in schools and professional settings, including classrooms, departments, team, and other professional communities
• Conducting performance-based assessment (professional skills and dispositions, mastery portfolio)
• Coaching for skill development and mastery
• Providing informal and formal assessments and feedback
• Conducting formal and informal checkpoint conferences

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education
• At least 3 years of EC-12 teaching in a Texas public school
• Texas Teacher Certification
• Texas Leadership Certification
• T-TESS Certification
• Experience working with preservice teachers
• Advanced degree/coursework in educational leadership, curriculum, teaching
• Experience working in EC-12 settings
• Experience working in higher education with undergraduate students
• Experience working in higher education with graduate students
• Experience with professional development school partnerships
• Knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy in EC-12 contexts, esp. In Texas
• Experience supporting mentor teachers and coaching mentors/mentor-mentee relationships