Assistant Professor of Practice (Master Teacher) in the UTRGV UTeach program

We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as an Assistant Professor of Practice in the UTRGV UTeach program in the College of Sciences, preferably beginning in the Spring 2027 semester. Responsibilities involve teaching and/or supervising undergraduate students in courses and field experiences related to preservice teacher development. Primary responsibilities include teaching field-based courses which students take in their pursuit of teacher certification, working with local area public school administrators who accept students for field experiences, working with local area public school teachers who serve as mentors for the students, and conducting field observations of the students. Additional duties include student mentoring, induction support, and other program related tasks and service activities. The position is for a three-year appointment, renewable based on performance.

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being.  The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service. 

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.

UTRGV UTeach is a middle and high school mathematics and science teacher preparation and certification program that promotes inquiry-based learning and instruction. We prepare highly skilled, inspiring educators with deep subject expertise through integrated and cohesive coursework with early and consistent community-based teaching experiences. UTRGV UTeach is one of the largest UTeach programs in the nation, and as of December 2025, we have produced 550 highly prepared STEM graduates, an estimated 90% of whom entered the teaching profession.