Part-Time Lecturer - Student Teaching Supervisor

Part‑Time Lecturer - Student Teaching Supervisor

Office

Location:

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 1201 W. University Drive, MASS Building 2nd Floor, Edinburg, TX 78539.

Office

Hours:

Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as a Part‑Time Lecturer – Student Teaching Supervisor of Teaching and Learning in the  academic year.

The Department of Teaching & Learning occasionally hires Part‑Time Lecturers to supervise teachers for undergraduate teacher preparation programs for Fall 2025 through Spring 2026 Semester.

• Deliver quality instruction within the respective programs.
• Provide guidance and support of the clinical teacher and cooperating teacher during school hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.).
• Observe, assess, and evaluate clinical teachers during school hours.
• Communicate and provide feedback to clinical teachers and cooperating teachers.
• Participate in all clinical teaching program assessments.
• Complete and collect all required documentation.
• Support cooperating teachers in completion of required performance evaluations, time log approvals, candidate dispositions, etc.
• Maintain open and continuous communication with the Office of Field Experiences.

• Minimum of three years teaching experience in PK‑12 schools.
• Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or another teacher‑related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of students from all populations.
• Knowledge of state curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy standards.
• Current certification in the class in which supervision is provided.
• Accomplished educator as shown by student learning and conscientious meeting of deadlines.

• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or another teacher‑related field from an accredited institution.
• University teaching and supervisory experience.
• Experience with field‑based teacher education.
• Experience with implementation of instructional technology, including online platforms such as Brightspace and/or TK20.
• Current Texas Administrative Certification (principal or superintendent) preferred.

Part‑time Lecturers are paid per course taught commensurate with experience and/or qualifications.

Yes.

Exempt.

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non‑discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.

We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

The position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

September 1, 2026.

April 22, 2026.