Visiting Assistant Professor - School of Education

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - BILINGUAL EDUCATION

TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY-DENTON CAMPUS

The School of Education at Texas Woman's University (TWU) invites applications for a visiting Assistant Professor of Bilingual Education in the Division of Literacy and Language. Position is expected to begin in January 2026.

The School of Education consists of five divisions: Educational Leadership, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Literacy & Language, and Teacher Education.

THE POSITION

The position is a full-time, 9-month visiting appointment. Successful applicants must hold a Bilingual Education certification in the state of Texas, hold a PhD in literacy, a master's degree in bilingual education (or related field), be biliterate in English and Spanish, and have a working knowledge of ways to support and build academic Spanish. The successful candidate must have appreciation for a working in multilingual environments and a commitment to inclusive excellence.

Faculty will be expected to:

• Serve as a faculty member in the Division of Literacy and Language within the School of Education.
• Teach 4 undergraduate courses per semester using different instructional modes (in person, hybrid, online) as needed.
• Work with division colleagues to plan curriculum, align courses to state and national standards, and ensure that we meet the needs of our students efficiently and effectively.
• Participate in divisional, college, and university committees.
• Support the division's student recruitment initiatives for the Bilingual/ESL undergraduate program. Interview potential bilingual students to determine Spanish language proficiency to meet the bilingual certification exams.
• Attend local bilingual/ESL gathering events in the metroplex including BEAM.
• Embrace a data-driven approach to instruction, program evaluation, and decision making.
• Advise and mentor bilingual/ESL students. Including those in the BESO student organization.

Required Qualifications for the Visiting Rank:

• PhD or EdD, in Bilingual Education, Literacy or closely related field.
• Biliterate in English and Spanish.
• A minimum of 3 years of Bilingual education experience at either the K-12 level or higher education level.
• University teaching experience
• Potential for advising bilingual/ESL students.
• Experience integrating technology in educational settings and willingness to implement virtual teaching simulations.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate bilingual students with research projects and dissertations.
• Ability to provide test preparation workshops for each of the tests taken by bilingual/ ESL candidates.
• Capacity to engage in community/university partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience integrating immersive technologies in the classroom with emphasis on augmented and virtual reality.
• Experience integrating virtual teaching simulations.
• Demonstrated experience teaching, mentoring, and advising non-traditional students and being sensitive to their educational needs.
• Documented evidence of working with communities of varied backgrounds.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women, and is federally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a diverse student body. Established in 1901, and currently home to about 16,000 students, TWU is a public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education.

TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton. The City of Denton has a population of 140,000 and is home to two universities, an active music scene, family friendly events and festivals, unique restaurants, and the historic Downtown Square. Denton is located just 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth city centers. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues.

TWU prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded educational experience focused on service, integrity, and health and well-being. Respect for diversity in all dimensions and a safe campus environment are among the hallmarks of a TWU education. TWU is ranked among the nation's top ethnically diverse institutions and is among the safest campuses in the nation. TWU faculty and staff are passionate defenders of a "learn by doing" experiential learning environment where they provide students with opportunities to engage in campus, workplace, and community activities that can help shape their sense of purpose, their appreciation for the importance of building quality personal and professional relationships, and their ability to address life's challenges. This holistic, mentoring approach to developing students as engaged, productive citizens in the complex world of the 21st Century encompasses understanding of the balance of health, spiritual and mental well-being.

Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following materials into your application:

• A letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position and why you would be a good fit for our program, university, and student population

• An updated CV

• Copy of graduate transcripts

• Names and contact information for 3 references

• TWU Careers website to apply.

Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.