Updated: 17 days ago
Location: Denton, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;
Position Details
Position Information
| UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System . The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco , the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law , and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. |
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| Posting Title | Lecturer - Teach North Texas |
| Department | UNT-Teach North Texas-125010 |
| College/School | College of Science |
| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | ORP Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
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| Department Summary | Teach North Texas (TNT) is an undergraduate secondary science, mathematics and computer science teacher education program housed within the College of Science at UNT and is one of 50+ national UTeach replication sites. Experienced secondary teachers collaborate with UNT faculty to train pre-service secondary teachers in the implementation of innovative best practices in secondary mathematics and science. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. |
| Position Summary | The Teach North Texas Program at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a full time, 9-month lecturer position to serve as a Master Teacher. The position begins in Fall 2024. Annual reappointment is possible based on satisfactory performance. Teach North Texas is an undergraduate secondary science, mathematics and computer science teacher education program housed within the College of Science at UNT and is one of 50+ national UTeach replication sites. Experienced secondary teachers collaborate with UNT faculty to train pre-service secondary teachers in the implementation of innovative best practices in secondary mathematics and science. Duties of the Master Teacher include: teaching courses in the professional development sequence for pre-service teachers in science, mathematics or computer science; supervision, coordination, and observations of early and clinical field experiences; orientation and collaboration activities with district partners; and other duties as required. This will be an initial appointment of 3-years that may be nonrenewed at the end of each year for no cause at the sole discretion of the university. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Applicants must have a valid Texas Secondary (or all level) Teacher Certification, a minimum of a master’s degree at the time of appointment and at least three years of secondary public school teaching experience in the field(s) of mathematics, or the sciences . Required qualifications include an undergraduate science, mathematics or computer science degree or a minimum of 18 graduate content hours in a science, mathematics or computer science discipline. Applicants must have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and experience working with pre-service and/or in-service teachers. Required License/Registration/Certification: Valid Secondary, or all level, Texas Teacher Certification. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Desired qualifications include supervision of student teaching, experience as an instructional coach, and/or college teaching experience. Candidates with mathematics and/or computer science backgrounds are preferred, however candidates with a science background will be considered. Candidates with experience in Project Based Learning and with imbedded science and mathematics programs such as UTeach/TNT are also preferred. However, all mathematics and science candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered. |
| Required License / Registration / Certification | |
| Physical Requirements | Ability to communicate |
| Area of Specialty | Teach North Texas |
| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | F1518P |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | Required License/Registration/Certification: Valid Secondary, or all level, Texas Teacher Certification. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/79610 |
| Position End Date (if temporary) |