Assistant Professor/Instructor of Education - Instructional Strategies

Responsibilities

• Teach the field-based Instructional Strategies course for Fall 2026
• Prepare pre-service teachers for elementary and middle school teaching through practicum experiences
• Incorporate lesson planning, implementation, cooperative learning structures, and assessment practices into the curriculum
• Coach candidates through planning, teaching, and professional growth using formative and constructive feedback
• Integrate program themes of diversity, reflection, collaboration, and technology into instructional methods

Requirements

• Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Teacher Education, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated success teaching instructional methods including lesson design, assessment, differentiation, and classroom management
• Experience supervising or supporting field-based/practicum teaching and coaching candidates via observation
• Familiarity with TEKS, instructional planning frameworks, and reflective practice in teacher preparation
• Availability to begin teaching before the standard semester start to align with Georgetown ISD schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, Teacher Education, or a related field

About the Company

Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution located in Georgetown, Texas. We offer a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered.