Clinical Instructor/Site Coordinator

Job Summary

Lamar University and faculty in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction seek a qualified, clinical instructor to teach, mentor, and advise students at the undergraduate level. This position requires the candidate to provide engaging and effective instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and virtual learning environments. This position requires supervision of preservice teacher residents at K-12 campuses in southeast Texas.

The primary focus of instruction will be clinical teaching seminar, Human Development and Learning, special education, English learners, ed tech, etc.) Candidates should be committed to collegiality and continuous improvement based upon qualitative and quantitative data.

This is a nine-month appointment. The anticipated start date is August 2026. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaching
  
• Field Supervision
  
• Placement of Students

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

• Earned MEd in Curriculum & Instruction with emphasis in elementary education, literacy, special education, or STEM field.
• State Teaching Certification in EC-3 or EC-6 in Texas
  
• Minimum of three (3) years of elementary teaching experience in a TEA accredited school district (public or private)
  
• Knowledge of field supervision and the T-TESS instrument
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
  
• Experience using Blackboard or similar LMS

• Earned PhD in Curriculum & Instruction with emphasis in elementary education, literacy, special education, or STEM field
  
• State Teaching Certification in EC-3 or EC-6 in Texas
  
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in a school district (public or private) at the lower or upper elementary level
  
• Experience in field supervision using the T-TESS instrument
  
• Experience working with residency programs
• Experience using Blackboard or similar LMS
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
  
• Prior experience teaching undergraduate courses in multiple modalities
  
• Knowledge of state Teaching Certification Exams
• Texas Teacher Certification at the elementary level
• Texas Principal certification
• Knowledge of Texas Teaching Certification Exams
• Prior experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple modalities
• Experience with field supervision

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of elementary learning and educational theory
  
• Knowledge of adult learners and adult learning theory
  
• Effective teaching in a variety of modalities

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial transcripts
• Three professional references with contact information
• Additional materials may be required from applicants

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.