What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Bilingual/Mathematics Education position at The University of Texas at San Antonio?
Position Information
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The University of Texas at San Antonio, College of Education and Human Development, invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship supervised by Dr. José Martínez Hinestroza in the area of bilingual mathematics education. Review of applications will begin on May 30th and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .
College of Education and Human Development
The College of Education and Human Development is made up of six departments: College of Education and Human Development Home | College of Education and Human Development | UT San Antonio .
We are a community of scholars, engaging and preparing educators, community leaders,scholars, practitioners, researchers, and clinicians from dual credit high school students to undergraduate and graduate, and through lifelong, continuous professional development.
We transform lives and address grand challenges of the future related to education and human development, through our unique interdisciplinary approach, including through our research, teaching, and service.
We are committed to the UTSA destinations of becoming a Model for Student Success, a Great Public Research University, and an Exemplar for Strategic Growth and Innovative Excellence.
For more information related to the College, visit the webpage .
Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
Bicultural-Bilingual Studies (BBL) was one of the founding academic units when the University of Texas at San Antonio was founded in 1969. More than half a century later, our department still offers a dynamic learning community where students benefit from rigorous scholarship and experiences both in the classroom and in the local community.
Our department has a strong tradition of preparing successful educators, researchers, and community leaders. We seek students who hope to make an impact in their professional and personal worlds, therefore offering both undergraduates and graduate students an exceptional curriculum.
Salary Range: Up to $62,232 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications
Job Type: Full Time
Position Summary
This is a 1-year (12-month) position, renewable for a second year, beginning August 1, 2026. This position will contribute to qualitative research projects that study mathematics teaching and learning in elementary bilingual classrooms. In these projects, teachers and researchers collaborate to: (1) elicit children’s perspectives on their participation and language practices, and (2) use children’s perspectives to develop mathematics classrooms that affirm all children’s ways of participating and using language. The successful candidate will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team, including teachers and doctoral research assistants, working on: classroom-based participatory research with teachers and children; arts-based methods of analysis of children’s and teachers’ perspectives; multimodal and multisemiotic discourse analysis of videorecorded mathematics lessons and sample student work; and longitudinal analysis of multimodal classroom discourse. This position will provide up to $3,400 per year for research travel.
Responsibilities include:
To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:
This position will work primarily on UT San Antonio Downtown campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
The University of Texas at San Antonio, College of Education and Human Development, invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship supervised by Dr. José Martínez Hinestroza in the area of bilingual mathematics education. Review of applications will begin on May 30th and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .
College of Education and Human Development
The College of Education and Human Development is made up of six departments: College of Education and Human Development Home | College of Education and Human Development | UT San Antonio .
We are a community of scholars, engaging and preparing educators, community leaders,scholars, practitioners, researchers, and clinicians from dual credit high school students to undergraduate and graduate, and through lifelong, continuous professional development.
We transform lives and address grand challenges of the future related to education and human development, through our unique interdisciplinary approach, including through our research, teaching, and service.
We are committed to the UTSA destinations of becoming a Model for Student Success, a Great Public Research University, and an Exemplar for Strategic Growth and Innovative Excellence.
For more information related to the College, visit the webpage .
Bicultural-Bilingual Studies
Bicultural-Bilingual Studies (BBL) was one of the founding academic units when the University of Texas at San Antonio was founded in 1969. More than half a century later, our department still offers a dynamic learning community where students benefit from rigorous scholarship and experiences both in the classroom and in the local community.
Our department has a strong tradition of preparing successful educators, researchers, and community leaders. We seek students who hope to make an impact in their professional and personal worlds, therefore offering both undergraduates and graduate students an exceptional curriculum.
Salary Range: Up to $62,232 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications
Job Type: Full Time
Position Summary
This is a 1-year (12-month) position, renewable for a second year, beginning August 1, 2026. This position will contribute to qualitative research projects that study mathematics teaching and learning in elementary bilingual classrooms. In these projects, teachers and researchers collaborate to: (1) elicit children’s perspectives on their participation and language practices, and (2) use children’s perspectives to develop mathematics classrooms that affirm all children’s ways of participating and using language. The successful candidate will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team, including teachers and doctoral research assistants, working on: classroom-based participatory research with teachers and children; arts-based methods of analysis of children’s and teachers’ perspectives; multimodal and multisemiotic discourse analysis of videorecorded mathematics lessons and sample student work; and longitudinal analysis of multimodal classroom discourse. This position will provide up to $3,400 per year for research travel.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with faculty, doctoral research assistants, staff, and teachers on research projects.
- Conducting qualitative analyses of data, including discourse and arts-based analyses.
- Conducting longitudinal data analyses across timescales (a lesson, a unit, a year, and across years).
- Contributing to peer-reviewed publications, conference proposals, and grant writing.
- Leading the development of multimodal instructional materials.
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate research assistants.
- Ph.D. in mathematics education, bilingual education, or a related field, by the time of the appointment.
- Record of developing scholarly products in the areas of mathematics or bilingual education.
- Strong training and expertise in qualitative data generation and analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to understand, transcribe, and analyze qualitative data in English and Spanish.
- Experience working collaboratively with faculty, doctoral students, staff, and teachers.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:
- Cover letter (1-page limit)
- A current curriculum vitae
- A research statement, indicating how the candidate’s interests and skills relate to the position summary and qualifications listed above (3-page limit).
- Contact information of three professional references.
- Two writing samples (peer-reviewed journal articles).
This position will work primarily on UT San Antonio Downtown campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Salary : $3,400 - $62,232