Assistant/Associate Professor of Education

POSITION SUMMARY

The Huston-Tillotson University Department of Education invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Education. The position supports both the academic degree program and the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) in alignment with **Texas Education Agency standards and 19 TAC requirements. The successful candidate will prepare future educators through teaching, advising, clinical supervision, and program support, with alignment to TEKS, T-TESS, and TExES standards.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate education courses (pedagogy, classroom management, assessment, and reading/ESL preferred)
• Deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats (Canvas LMS)
• Develop and maintain QM-aligned, ADA-compliant courses and syllabi aligned to TEKS and T-TESS
• Advise and mentor students and EPP candidates; maintain a minimum of 10 office hours per week
• Analyze academic transcripts and develop, maintain, and update degree plans to ensure accurate advising and timely completion
• Support Educator Preparation Program (EPP) functions, including:
  • Candidate admission, advising, and test approval
  • Clinical teaching, internship, and field-based experience (FBE) coordination and support
  • Certification readiness (e.g., TExES benchmarks)
• Maintain accurate candidate and course records, support TEA compliance, reporting, and accreditation activities
• Participate in scholarship, curriculum development, and service to the department, university, and PK–12 partners

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Education or related field (ABD considered at Assistant rank)
• Familiarity with Texas TEKS and T-TESS Domains
• Preferred:
  • Texas teacher certification (EC–12)
  • Specialization in Reading and/or ESL

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional best practices and diverse learners
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to the mission of a historically Black college/university (HBCU)
  Familiarity with clinical teaching, internships, and alternative certification programs within a Texas Education Agency-approved EPP
• Experience with TEA compliance, accreditation, and clinical supervision
• Online teaching experience and Quality Matters familiarity
• Record of scholarship, grant activity, or curriculum leadership

SUPERVISION

• This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Educator Preparation

SALARY RANGE

• Competitive salary range and comprehensive fringe benefits package.

POSITION STATUS

• Full-time; in-person.

Candidates should include a letter of interest, a current resume, and transcripts within the online application, accompanied by three letters of recommendation. This position is open until filled. Official transcripts can be mailed to: Director of Human Resources, Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon St., Austin, TX 78702-2795.

SETTING

Founded in 1875, Huston-Tillotson University is Austin's first institution of higher education. The University is an independent, liberal arts, church-related, historically black institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown Austin, Texas. The University is affiliated with United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund. Undergraduate, four-year degrees in business, education, the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences are awarded. Huston-Tillotson University is multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-faith, and welcomes students of all ages, races, and religions. All faculty are engaged in a range of activities, their primary focus is teaching. The student-teacher ratio is 15 to one, which allows an environment of personalized attention to students.