Assistant Professor in Bilingual Education (STEM Specialization)

Posting Number F00582P

Position Title Assistant Professor in Bilingual Education (STEM Specialization)

Department Teacher & Administrator Preparation

Location Arlington

Job Family Faculty

Position Status Full-time

Rank Tenure-track

Work Hours Standard

Open to External and Internal

FLSA Exempt

Duration Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis Monthly

Benefits Eligible Yes

Job Summary 

The Department of Teacher and Administrator Preparation at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a 9-month tenure track position at the level of Assistant Professor in Bilingual Education with a STEM Education specialization, beginning Fall 2025.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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CBC RequirementIt is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSuccessful candidates will:

• Maintain a successful program of research and publication
• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in both traditional and online formats
• Actively seek external funding opportunities commensurate with rank
• Engage in service to the Department, University, Community, and Professional Organizations
• Required Qualifications
• A doctorate in Bilingual Education, TESOL, and/or directly related discipline with at least 18 graduate-level credits in STEM, teacher education, methods, pedagogy, etc.
• A defined research agenda and record of scholarly publications, commensurate with assistant rank, with a special focus on STEM-related topics.
• Evidence of strong teaching at the higher education level.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a group of faculty, students, and school personnel from varying cultural backgrounds
• Given that the EC-6 Bilingual Education program degree plan includes content courses taught bilingually (English/Spanish) and teacher candidates are being certified in this area, candidates will need to teach courses partially in Spanish.
• Candidates will also have a demonstrated and ongoing commitment to serving multilingual learners and their families.

Preferred QualificationsPreference will be given to candidates with:

• Teaching experience in bilingual/English as a Second Language Early Childhood (EC)-12th teacher education as well as experience with STEM teaching methods courses and topics.
• The ideal candidate will have a grant writing track record with experience as a principal investigator or co-investigator.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Department InformationThe Department of Teacher and Administrator Preparation offers undergraduate teacher certification programs in elementary education, elementary bilingual and ESL education, secondary education, and special education. An expanding offering of on-campus and online certification, endorsements, and master’s degree programs in areas such as literacy education; “Mind, Brain, and Education”; Instructional and Learning Design Technology; mathematics education; and science education, with additional programs in the planning stages.

Home to 1,300 students, 33 faculty members, and 22 staff members, the College of Education not only prepares education professionals to lead North Texas in a dynamic and changing environment, but also contributes to the national dialogue surrounding education in the 21st Century. The College has two departments: Teacher and Administrator Preparation, and Higher Education, Adult Learning, & Organizational Studies, with more than 540 graduates in 2022-2023. The College is currently one of the state’s top producers of outstanding education professionals and is committed to meeting the goals of the UTA Strategic Plan 2030 (https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan ).

University InformationThe University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Working Title

EEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations 

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 09/01/2025

Open Date 09/20/2024

Review Start Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants 

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29769 and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest describing teaching experience and research agenda as they relate to the required qualifications for this position.
• Contact information for three professional references

Optional Documents:

• Unofficial Transcripts

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to: Dr. Zulma Mojica-Monroy (zulma.mojicamonroy@uta.edu)

For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.

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