Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor, CILS

Agency

Department

The College of Education and Human Development invites applications for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor to begin as early as Fall 2026. The primary responsibility of the visiting 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).

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving 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. 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. For more information about the Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning Science department, please visit: https://www.tamucc.edu/education/departments/cils/index.php.

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 standards.

• Experience building and nurturing school-university partnerships.

• Expertise in one (1) of the degree programs or certification tracks offered in the department.

• Experience teaching, supervising, and advising students.

• Experience attracting, supporting, and retaining students from varying backgrounds, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral or terminal degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction or closely related field; Advanced ABD will be considered, degree must be conferred by the time of appointment.

• Three (3) years or more of teaching in early childhood classrooms (PK – 3rd Grade) teaching experience.

• Demonstrated multifaceted and social justice worldview as evidenced by a professional interest in, and experience working with/advocating for underserved populations.

• Membership and active involvement in professional organizations.

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and level.

• Experience with instructional technology and online course development.

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position. A completed application will include:

• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed.

• A curriculum vitae.

• A statement of teaching philosophy to include evidence of teaching effectiveness.

• Copies of unofficial transcripts for graduate coursework.

• A list of three (3) professional references, including name, address, title, telephone number, and email address.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 2/25/2026

Position Start Date: Fall 2026

Salary: $7,055.56 Monthly

For more information, please contact the search chair, Dr. Mary Harper, at [email protected].

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.