Assistant Director for the Center for Math Learning and Innovative Teaching

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

Salary: Up to $5,416.67 per month, approximately $65,000 annually; commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Company

A public university serving approximately 11,000 students as part of the Texas A&M University System, with a focus on student success, STEM workforce development, and academic excellence.

What you will do

• Develop the center’s vision, mission, annual goals, and operating plans.
• Oversee daily operations and supervise center staff, tutors, and associated faculty.
• Design and facilitate instructor bootcamps, faculty development workshops, and faculty learning communities.
• Coordinate entry-level mathematics courses, including common materials, assessments, grading practices, tutoring, and AI-supported learning tools.
• Build partnerships with local high schools and support summer bridge and college-readiness programs.
• Teach assigned entry-level mathematics courses, mentor instructors, and pilot innovative instructional approaches and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related field.
• Six years of experience in math education, academic support, or faculty development; a related master’s degree may substitute with four years of experience, or a doctorate with two years of experience.
• Leadership and supervisory experience in academic or student-support settings.
• Experience with curriculum development, tutoring services, and/or faculty training.
• Familiarity with innovative teaching pedagogy, educational technology, and program assessment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to student success and continuous improvement.

Nice to have

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education.
• Experience in higher education or high school administration.
• Knowledge of gateway mathematics course challenges and best practices.
• Experience collaborating across departments or schools.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending benefits.
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan participation.
• Tuition coverage of up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year, subject to applicable rules, plus book scholarships and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Monthly vacation and sick leave accrual, birthday leave, and 12–15 paid holidays annually.
• Wellness, counseling, financial, legal, and work-life assistance programs.