Uvalde ISD Dual Credit Faculty-Education

Open to Uvalde ISD Employees Only.

Job Title:

Uvalde ISD Dual Credit Faculty-Education

Location:

Uvalde

Department:
Provost VPASA Academics

• Master’s degree in Education, a related field, or a content area aligned to the assigned course(s);
• Active and valid Texas educator certification (teaching or professional certificate in good standing);
• Minimum of three (3) years of creditable PK–12 teaching experience;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with high school students;
• Willingness to facilitate or coordinate field observations in PK–12 classrooms.

• A terminal degree in Education or a related field;
• Experience teaching in a dual credit or early college high school context;
• Familiarity with the Texas Administrative Code governing educator preparation (TAC Chapter 228 and related chapters);
• Experience as an instructional coach, mentor teacher, or campus/district leader;
• Bilingual or ESL certification, or demonstrated experience working with emergent bilingual/English Learner (EB/EL) students.
• Blackboard experience

The College of Education at Sul Ross State University is seeking qualified part-time adjunct instructors to teach dual credit courses in the Teacher Academy Pathway. This pathway is designed to provide high school students with an early and substantive introduction to the knowledge, dispositions, and skills associated with becoming an effective educator. Courses in the Teacher Academy Pathway serve as a runway for students who may pursue teacher certification, building foundational understanding of the PK–12 learning environment, child and adolescent development, instructional practice, and the professional role of the educator in Texas.

The adjunct instructor in this role is both a subject matter expert and a practitioner‑model who demonstrates the relevance and rigor of educator preparation for students in communities across the region served by SRSU.

• Delivers assigned dual credit course(s) in alignment with SRSU syllabi and learning outcomes;
• Contextualizes course content for high school students using local district and community examples;
• Models effective instructional practices consistent with Texas educator standards;
• Maintains accurate and timely records of student attendance, grades, and participation;
• Submits grades and required documentation in accordance with SRSU and partnering ISD deadlines.
• Teach face to face.

• Facilitates structured classroom observations in PK–12 settings when applicable to assigned course(s);
• Coordinates with host school site supervisors to support students during any embedded field experience component;
• Documents field experience hours and activities in accordance with TAC requirements, where applicable.

• Participates in required adjunct orientation;
• Maintains communication with the dual credit coordinator and Teacher Education Program leadership;
• Adheres to SRSU academic policies, the dual credit partnership agreement, and applicable sections of the Texas Administrative Code governing educator preparation;
• Other duties as assigned. Supervision Received:
  Reports to the Teacher Education Program Coordinator for anything related to course content and delivery.

Part‑time, per‑course appointment. Hours vary depending on the number of courses assigned and the academic calendar of the partnering ISD. Travel to the high school campus site(s) is required. Some coordination activity may occur outside of standard school hours. This is not a benefits‑eligible position.

Position is security sensitive.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination, and salary.

Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.