Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 8766
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on USTA Today or on TwitterInstagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.
Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/09/2022. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary
Salary Range: $31,200 - $44,226 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
This is a temporary, benefits eligible position. Funding for this position is renewable on a yearly basis.This is a Grant-Funded position, which may be extended or shortened based upon availability of grant funds and/or work.
Hours per Week
Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.
Required Application Materials

• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is required.

Essential Functions
Function:
To perform specialized research and educational work for the Academy for Teacher Excellence to support undergraduate and dual credit teacher candidates.
Scope:
Responsible for performing technical educational and research work to achieve the goals and objectives of grant funded projects.
Duties
Typical:
Periodic:
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the degree of specialty (for example, interdisciplinary studies, curriculum and instruction, bilingual education, educational psychology).
• Two years of experience in teaching, research, or museum work relating to field of specialty.
• Additional education may substitute for experience on a one for one basis.
• Must be capable of handling difficult human situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must be able to handle emergency and security situations relating to the public and school children.
• Must be friendly and flexible in dealing with school children and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with professional personnel, volunteers, supervisors, and the public is vital.
• Criminal Background Check (CBC).
• Knowledge of personal computers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in curriculum and instruction, bicultural bilingual studies, educational leadership, educational psychology, or equivalent degree.
• Experience working with middle school and high school students.
• Experience working conducting research and managing data.
• Experience developing and presenting trainings and workshops.
• State of Texas Teacher certification.
• Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish.

Working Conditions

• Some weekend and evening work.
• Will require some work away from the office working at school districts or community centers.

This position will be primarily located on the UTSA Main or Downtown Campus.
Work Modality:
Hybrid-Regularly: This position will require working both remotely and on campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.
Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.