Master Teacher
Full-time
Mid
Description
Posting Details
Position Information
Vacancy Number:
F-00444
Position Title:
Master Teacher
Classification Title:
Department:
Curriculum, Instruction, & Technology
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Auburn University at Montgomery announces a non-tenure track
Clinical Assistant Professor position, as a Teacher in Residence
hired to work specifically in the AUMTeach program as a Secondary
Math or Science Master Teacher. This is a full-time, twelve-month
position. This is a grant funded (fully soft money) position.
The Master Teacher will play an important role in advancing the
recruitment and instructional endeavors of the AUMTeach program.
Responsibilities include organizing and overseeing events with the
goal of recruiting students from the existing STEM student body,
transfer students from partner institutions, and high schools
within the state of Alabama. Additionally, the master teacher will
observe and supervise students during field experiences while
fostering a strong relationship with partner school systems.
Job Duties/Primary Responsibilities:
• Organize, oversee, and attend recruitment events that target
junior and senior high school students, currently enrolled STEM
majors at AUM, and transfer students at partner community colleges
(including organization fairs and new student orientation events on
campus, high school college fairs and regional college fairs
throughout the state of Alabama, and transfer student at events at
community colleges).
• Teach AUMTeach courses including Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to
Teaching, Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design, Knowing and Learning
in Mathematics and Science, Perspectives of Science, History of
Mathematics, Research Methods, Functions and Modeling, Classroom
Interactions, Project-Based Instruction, and Apprentice
Teaching.
• Observe and supervise students during field experiences and
apprentice teaching in area public schools.
• Recruit, train, and retain mentor teachers within partner
school systems.
• Attend the annual UTeach conference.
• Attend workshops and informational sessions held by the UTeach
Institute.
• Work collaboratively with the AUMTeach team within the College
of Education and College of Science.
• Develop partnerships with additional schools and community
organizations to expand educational opportunities, field
experiences, and potential employment opportunities for AUMTeach
students.
• Participate in student support activities, including tracking
students and identifying and following up with any students in
danger of not completing the program.
Additional Duties:
• Hold regular informational and recruitment sessions to expand
the pool of preceptors at partner schools.
• Assist students in the development of lesson plans and in-class
activities for field experiences and internships/student
teaching.
• Obtain supplies to ensure students are provided with the
required materials (education supply kits) for field
experiences.
• Spearhead course development for AUMTeach courses.
• Provide students with feedback regarding class work,
assignments, and field experiences.
• Aid in the administration of edTPA and preparation for
Praxis.
• Aid in coordinating background checks for AUMTeach
students.
• Ensure mentor teachers at partner schools complete the required
documentation to receive stipends.
• Ensure mentor teachers at partner schools complete the required
documentation for student evaluations.
• Maintain office hours in accordance with university policies to
advise and assist students.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of
professional development opportunities for AUMTeach mentor
teachers, summer program opportunities for K12 students, and summer
internships for AUMTeach students.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders (Alabama State Department of
Education, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, Alabama STEM
Council, UTeach Institute, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with administrators and mentor teachers
within partner school systems.
• Serve as the faculty advisor for a student organization that
advances the mission of AUMTeach and the UTeach Institute.
• Additional duties will include student mentoring and other
programmatically related tasks.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess:
• A Class A Alabama Professional Educator’s Certificate.
• A Master’s degree or higher in Secondary Education or in a STEM
field.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a secondary classroom
teacher, with a preference for public school experience.
• Expertise in appropriate use of instructional technology.
• Interest in preparing secondary STEM teachers for public
education positions.
• Willingness to support the mission of AUMTeach and the UTeach
Institute.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with the AUMTeach Team,
UTeach Institute, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, and
partner school systems.
Teacher in Residence:
The Teacher in Residence program provides a guarantee that
applicants can return to their current school system at the end of
the contract term. Contracts are for one year and can be renewed by
the University for additional years as applicable to the AUMTeach
program.
Guarantees will be negotiated prior to the offer letter.
Salary:
$55,000 for twelve-month appointment.
Related Benefits:
In addition to the standard fringe benefits, such as retirement and
health insurance, successful applicants are entitled to 15 credit
hours of free course work annually (after 1 year of service) so
that applicants may pursue an Ed.S. Ed.D., or a Ph.D. within the
Auburn University System.
To apply, complete an online application at https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/7191
. Application materials should include a letter of
application, a current CV, transcripts, professional reference
sheet and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Minimum Qualifications:
• A Class A Alabama Professional Educator’s Certificate.
• A Master’s degree or higher in Secondary Education or in a STEM
field.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a secondary classroom
teacher, with a preference for public school experience.
• Expertise in appropriate use of instructional technology.
• Interest in preparing secondary STEM teachers for public
education positions.
• Willingness to support the mission of AUMTeach and the UTeach
Institute.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with the AUMTeach Team,
UTeach Institute, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, and
partner school systems.
Job Open Date:
07/22/2025
Job Close Date:
Quick Link
https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/7191
Position Profile Link
Faculty Specific
School:
College of Education
Contract Type:
Twelve (12) Months
Tenure Track:
No
Salary Band:
About the University/College
Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at
Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just
take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the
best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report
recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South
for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public
institutions in the region.
The AUM College of Education recognizes that the development of a
competent, committed, and reflective educator means the development
of a Professional Educator.
http://www.education.aum.edu/
AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment
and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability,
protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other
classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human
Resources/ Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO
) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and
learning environment for members of the AUM community.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcript(s)
• Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
• Additional Transcript(s)
• Additional Supporting Documents
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Position Information
Vacancy Number:
F-00444
Position Title:
Master Teacher
Classification Title:
Department:
Curriculum, Instruction, & Technology
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Auburn University at Montgomery announces a non-tenure track
Clinical Assistant Professor position, as a Teacher in Residence
hired to work specifically in the AUMTeach program as a Secondary
Math or Science Master Teacher. This is a full-time, twelve-month
position. This is a grant funded (fully soft money) position.
The Master Teacher will play an important role in advancing the
recruitment and instructional endeavors of the AUMTeach program.
Responsibilities include organizing and overseeing events with the
goal of recruiting students from the existing STEM student body,
transfer students from partner institutions, and high schools
within the state of Alabama. Additionally, the master teacher will
observe and supervise students during field experiences while
fostering a strong relationship with partner school systems.
Job Duties/Primary Responsibilities:
• Organize, oversee, and attend recruitment events that target
junior and senior high school students, currently enrolled STEM
majors at AUM, and transfer students at partner community colleges
(including organization fairs and new student orientation events on
campus, high school college fairs and regional college fairs
throughout the state of Alabama, and transfer student at events at
community colleges).
• Teach AUMTeach courses including Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to
Teaching, Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design, Knowing and Learning
in Mathematics and Science, Perspectives of Science, History of
Mathematics, Research Methods, Functions and Modeling, Classroom
Interactions, Project-Based Instruction, and Apprentice
Teaching.
• Observe and supervise students during field experiences and
apprentice teaching in area public schools.
• Recruit, train, and retain mentor teachers within partner
school systems.
• Attend the annual UTeach conference.
• Attend workshops and informational sessions held by the UTeach
Institute.
• Work collaboratively with the AUMTeach team within the College
of Education and College of Science.
• Develop partnerships with additional schools and community
organizations to expand educational opportunities, field
experiences, and potential employment opportunities for AUMTeach
students.
• Participate in student support activities, including tracking
students and identifying and following up with any students in
danger of not completing the program.
Additional Duties:
• Hold regular informational and recruitment sessions to expand
the pool of preceptors at partner schools.
• Assist students in the development of lesson plans and in-class
activities for field experiences and internships/student
teaching.
• Obtain supplies to ensure students are provided with the
required materials (education supply kits) for field
experiences.
• Spearhead course development for AUMTeach courses.
• Provide students with feedback regarding class work,
assignments, and field experiences.
• Aid in the administration of edTPA and preparation for
Praxis.
• Aid in coordinating background checks for AUMTeach
students.
• Ensure mentor teachers at partner schools complete the required
documentation to receive stipends.
• Ensure mentor teachers at partner schools complete the required
documentation for student evaluations.
• Maintain office hours in accordance with university policies to
advise and assist students.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of
professional development opportunities for AUMTeach mentor
teachers, summer program opportunities for K12 students, and summer
internships for AUMTeach students.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders (Alabama State Department of
Education, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, Alabama STEM
Council, UTeach Institute, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with administrators and mentor teachers
within partner school systems.
• Serve as the faculty advisor for a student organization that
advances the mission of AUMTeach and the UTeach Institute.
• Additional duties will include student mentoring and other
programmatically related tasks.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess:
• A Class A Alabama Professional Educator’s Certificate.
• A Master’s degree or higher in Secondary Education or in a STEM
field.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a secondary classroom
teacher, with a preference for public school experience.
• Expertise in appropriate use of instructional technology.
• Interest in preparing secondary STEM teachers for public
education positions.
• Willingness to support the mission of AUMTeach and the UTeach
Institute.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with the AUMTeach Team,
UTeach Institute, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, and
partner school systems.
Teacher in Residence:
The Teacher in Residence program provides a guarantee that
applicants can return to their current school system at the end of
the contract term. Contracts are for one year and can be renewed by
the University for additional years as applicable to the AUMTeach
program.
Guarantees will be negotiated prior to the offer letter.
Salary:
$55,000 for twelve-month appointment.
Related Benefits:
In addition to the standard fringe benefits, such as retirement and
health insurance, successful applicants are entitled to 15 credit
hours of free course work annually (after 1 year of service) so
that applicants may pursue an Ed.S. Ed.D., or a Ph.D. within the
Auburn University System.
To apply, complete an online application at https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/7191
. Application materials should include a letter of
application, a current CV, transcripts, professional reference
sheet and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Minimum Qualifications:
• A Class A Alabama Professional Educator’s Certificate.
• A Master’s degree or higher in Secondary Education or in a STEM
field.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a secondary classroom
teacher, with a preference for public school experience.
• Expertise in appropriate use of instructional technology.
• Interest in preparing secondary STEM teachers for public
education positions.
• Willingness to support the mission of AUMTeach and the UTeach
Institute.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with the AUMTeach Team,
UTeach Institute, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, and
partner school systems.
Job Open Date:
07/22/2025
Job Close Date:
Quick Link
https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/7191
Position Profile Link
Faculty Specific
School:
College of Education
Contract Type:
Twelve (12) Months
Tenure Track:
No
Salary Band:
About the University/College
Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at
Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just
take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the
best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report
recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South
for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public
institutions in the region.
The AUM College of Education recognizes that the development of a
competent, committed, and reflective educator means the development
of a Professional Educator.
http://www.education.aum.edu/
AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment
and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability,
protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other
classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human
Resources/ Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO
) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and
learning environment for members of the AUM community.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcript(s)
• Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
• Additional Transcript(s)
• Additional Supporting Documents
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).