Part-time Lecturer - Interdisciplinary Studies​/Teacher Development Center

Position Overview

Posting Number: F01016P

Position Title: Part-time Lecturer – Interdisciplinary Studies/Teacher Development Center

Department: Interdisciplinary Studies

Location: Richardson

Salary Range: Negotiable

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular part-time

Posting Open Date: 06/27/2025

Posting Close Date: 07/31/2026

The School of Interdisciplinary Studies seeks a part‑time lecturer as a University Field Supervisor (UFS). UFSs supervise, mentor and interact with pre‑service teacher candidates, campus principals, and their cooperating/host/mentor teachers as prescribed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Through observation, assessment and evaluation of pre‑service candidates, UFSs provide high‑quality feedback that results in actionable improvement of their practice.

UFSs also interact with Teacher Development Center (TDC) faculty and staff as needed to execute responsibilities promptly, attend all UFS meetings, participate in the design and delivery of candidate seminars, and meet regularly with their pre‑service candidate cohorts. They are responsible for completing all TEA and TDC documentation required for pre‑service candidates.

• An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline/topic and a record of productivity and professional achievement.

• A Master's degree in Education or closely related field.
• Texas certified elementary (EC‑6), secondary (4‑8 and/or 7‑12) content field classroom teacher and/or Texas principal certification.
• At least five years teaching experience with children EC‑6, 4‑8 and/or 7‑12.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence.
• Contribute assessment information and data as requested.
• Mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students in the field.
• Work with other University Field Supervisors (UFSs) and Teacher Development Center (TDC) faculty.
• Act as liaison and campus administrators.

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment.

UT Dallas is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator
. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator
.

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