Lecturer, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Position Summary

The Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies in the College of Education and Human Development at The University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a Lecturer position to begin in Summer 2026. The primary responsibility of this role is teaching graduate-level courses within the department's core curriculum. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's mission of preparing transformational leaders by delivering instruction in areas related to K-12 Educational Leadership and/or Higher Education Administration.

The expected teaching load for this position is a minimum of one course per semester.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching graduate-level courses, as evidenced by teaching evaluations, syllabi samples, or other relevant documentation.
• A record of successful teaching experience in higher education, online and/or in-person settings.
• A clear ability and commitment to contribute to the department's mission of preparing transformational leaders who can work effectively in multifaceted and challenging educational contexts.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of graduate-level teaching experience at another accredited institution of higher education.

• Certification as an Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) Trainer of Trainers (TOT).
• Certification as a Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Trainer of Trainers (TOT) and/or completion of Field Supervisor Coaching Training for Advanced Certification Candidates.

• Teaching or professional experience within Higher Education or Community College settings.

To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:

• Complete contact information for at least three professional references.
• Letter of interest describing the applicant’s professional experience, highlighting any work in educational leadership.

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. 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.

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 Affi­mus program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.

Salary Range: $3,500 per course.

Job Type: Part Time