Open Rank Professor-Education

Posting Details

Posting Details

Instructions to applicants

Candidates must submit a cover letter addressing the elements outlined in the Duties section, CV, three references, and a separate statement addressing their vision for innovation and partnership in educator preparation.
PLEASE NOTE : All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Job Title
Open Rank Professor-Education

Location
Eagle Pass

Department
College of Education

Job No.
999538/999852

Posting Date
08/22/2025

End Date

Until Filled
Yes

Appointment Date

Salary
Faculty Line Commensurate with Experience and aligned with compensated practices by rank (2).

Required

Education
Terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D. or Ed.D.} in curriculum and instruction, a relevant content area discipline (with pedagogical training or relevant experience}, or a closely related field of study; Active and valid teacher certification in good standing.

Experience

• The ideal candidate is collaborative and has strong expertise in one or more academic content areas.
• At least five (5) years of experience as a certified classroom teacher (preferably in the EC-6 environment).
• A valid teaching certification.
• A demonstrable record of supporting student success.
• A clear vision for educator preparation.

Preferred

• Experience working with students identified as EB/EL and/or those served by Special Education.
• Experience as a teacher leader (e.g., instructional coach, district level content specialist, or campus-level administrator/instructional leader).
• Demonstrable skill with data analysis and instructional coaching - specifically related to improving student performance against measurable learning outcomes.
• Experience teaching as an adjunct instructor.

Primary Responsibilities

Summary

The College of Education is seeking a terminally degreed (e.g., PhD or EdD} candidate with at least 5 years of experience as an educator in the PK-12 setting for a faculty position in teacher preparation. This role is set (primarily} at the International campus location (operations in Eagle Pass, Del Rio, and Uvalde}. The successful candidate should have experience teaching in an academic content area (e.g., math, science, ELAR, and/or science}, a demonstrable record of success as an educator, a certification (in good standing) in an academic category in the teaching class, and experience working with students with special needs and/or with EB/EL students. Preference will be given to candidates with EC-6 certification, bilingual/ESL certification, and/or with those who are certified to work with students served in Special Education. Preference will also be given to candidates with experience as an instructional coach and/or to those who have experience in writing curriculum.

Scope

College of Education Faculty

Duties

Essential: Once in appointment, the new faculty member will be responsible for performance in the areas of teaching, research, and service with greater attention being given to teaching and service. Daily functions will include instruction, teacher candidate supervision, and service in efforts to advance the quality and impact of the College of Education's mission to prepare and equip education candidates for service as teachers and in service to our district partners.

Supervision

Received: Reports to the Chair of the Education Department; primary duties and responsibilities will be to the Sul Ross State University International operations in the Eagle Pass, Del Rio, and Uvalde region.

The SRSU College of Education is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Working Conditions

Usual: Eight-hour workday, forty hours per week, with some early or late hours depending on workload; and attendance at various university, community, and school activities.

This position is security sensitive. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice sate work habits at all times.

Other Information

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [email protected]

About SRSU

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas-Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you've heard is true - there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

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