Assistant Clinical Professor, Early Childhood Education

Assistant Clinical Professor, Early Childhood Education# Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi## Assistant Clinical Professor, Early Childhood Education Apply:
Corpus Christi, TX:
Full time:
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** Job Title
** Assistant Clinical Professor, Early Childhood Education
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
** Department
* * Curriculum Instruction and Learning Sciences
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Corpus Christi, Texas
** Job Type
** Faculty
* * Job Description
** The College of Education and Human Development invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor, Early Childhood to begin Fall 2027. The primary responsibility of the clinical assistant professor will be a teaching line focused on the preparation of future educators and the advancement of high-quality early childhood practice. The successful candidate will be a practitioner-scholar who brings expertise from the field into the university classroom, supporting preservice teachers through coursework, mentorship, and field-based supervision.

Rather than emphasizing a research agenda, this position centers on excellence in teaching, clinical practice, and service, including building strong partnerships with schools, families, and communities. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to engaging students in experiential learning, fostering responsive and engaging practices, and contributing to program development and service at the department, college, and university levels.

The department of Curriculum Instruction and Learning Sciences (CILS) offers the following top-rated academic programs: bachelor of science in early childhood education (EC-3), elementary education (with specializations in bilingual, elementary generalist, and mathematics 4-8), and special education; post baccalaureate alternative certification; master’s in curriculum and instruction, elementary education, instructional design and educational technology, reading, secondary education, and special education; and a doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction (with specializations in literacy studies, curriculum studies, instructional design and educational technology, kinesiology, and special education).

For more information about the Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning Science department, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. State-of-the-art classroom and laboratory buildings, support facilities, and recognized faculty strategically position TAMU-CC to achieve its goal of national and international prominence.

TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.
** Required Qualifications*****:
**** An earned Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction or closely related field.
* Minimum of eighteen (18) graduate credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
* A strong record of active teaching excellence.
* Effective leadership and a commitment to undergraduate student success within all programs of the Department.
* Familiarity with educator certification…