The faculty member will teach the Clinical Practice course for grades 7-12, supervising internships and providing coaching to graduate students. Responsibilities include developing syllabi, assessing professional skills, and guiding the teaching-learning process in secondary school settings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in education, a Texas Teacher Certification, and have at least 3 years of EC-12 teaching experience in Texas public schools. Preferred qualifications include T-TESS assessor certification and experience in higher education.
Trinity University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty for the Fall 2026 semester to teach the following course: EDUC 5671-1: Clinical Practice for Grades 7-12 : A supervised internship in secondary school sites where comprehensive practical experiences involving the school and community are provided. Students work with a team of professors, classroom teachers, and other school personnel to research, assess, and internalize the teaching-learning process. These teams rotate through a variety of settings in the secondary schools. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Typical responsibilities of part-time faculty members include but are not limited to: Developing the course syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets departmental and University standards Assigning early, midterm, and final grades in compliance with University deadlines Maintaining office hours as directed by the department chair or program director Making student accommodations as determined by the Office of Student Accessibility Services Adhering to all instructional policies as published in the Faculty Handbook and the Courses of Study Bulletin Supervising internships in EC-12 contexts Providing coaching and feedback to graduate students/interns in teaching on teaching and classroom practice Guiding development of teaching and professional practice Providing feedback on lesson plans and teaching materials Guiding and supporting inquiry and reflective practice Performance-based assessment (professional skills and dispositions, mastery portfolio) Coaching for skill development and mastery Informal and formal assessments and feedback Coaching via formal and informal checkpoint conferences Guidance for working in schools and professional settings, including classrooms, departments, team, and other professional communities APPOINTMENT DETAILS This position will be a one-semester appointment ] QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Required: Master's degree in education Preferred: Texas T-TESS assessor and/or field supervisor certification EXPERIENCE Required: At least 3 years of EC-12 teaching in a Texas public school.
Preferred
Experience working with preservice teachers Advanced degree/coursework in educational leadership, curriculum, teaching Experience working in EC-12 settings Experience working in higher education with undergraduate students Experience working in higher education with graduate students Experience with professional development school partnerships Knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy in EC-12 contexts, esp. In Texas Experience supporting mentor teachers and coaching mentors/mentor-mentee relationships
The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Knowledge and skill to teach about, demonstrate, and coach in the areas planning, instruction, learning environments, professional practice, inclusive and differentiated practices, cultural responsiveness, technology, and best practice in secondary / EC-12 education Ability to coach, teach, advise, and support candidates in field-based contexts as well as in the university classroom Performance-based assessment Commitment to the liberal arts mission of Trinity University HOW TO APPLY For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here. For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually.” Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected. For all applicants, you do not need to complete the “(Work) Experience,” “Education,” “Certifications,” or “Languages” fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae. In the “Application Documents” field, please upload the following, each as a separate pdf file [note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded]: Cover letter Curriculum vitae or resume Names and contact information for three professional references Texas Teacher Certification CONTACT INFORMATION educ.chair@trinity.edu Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu. Trinity University aims to attract an efficient, dedicated staff whose talents will continue to grow the University as an exceptional place to study and work. Don't see a job opening of interest? Introduce Yourself! Trinity University will post non-exempt staff positions for at least 5 business days and exempt staff positions for at least 10 business days. Faculty positions will remain open until filled. Postings may be extended if a sufficient number of qualified applications has not been received. Trinity University reserves the right to close a posting if a suitable applicant pool has been received and to withdraw or close postings at any time during the posting period. Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws. Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran Trinity prohibits harassment and discrimination based on protected status , including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. Any person may report discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct online or by contacting Interim Trinity's Title IX Coordinator, Michaela Postell. You may also report in person or by mail addressed to her at One Trinity Place, Northrup Hall 210, San Antonio, TX 78212.
In Texas, part-time faculty roles in education often draw candidates with classroom experience and current certification, especially when programs serve future EC-12 teachers. This role is competitive because it requires a master’s degree, Texas Teacher Certification, and at least 3 years of EC-12 teaching in Texas public schools, with T-TESS assessor certification and higher education experience strengthening an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit against the original posting before applying.
