Assistant/Associate Professor of Education

Job DetailsJob Location: Huston-Tillotson University - AUSTIN, TX 78702POSITION 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

Qualifications
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.