Description:

The Center for Mexican American and Latino/a Studies (CMALS) at the University of Houston seeks a non-tenure track Professor of Practice for the academic year of Fall 2026-Spring 2027.

Duties include teaching (75%) and administrative (25%). The successful candidate must have college-level teaching experience with a preference for a candidate who has experience in teaching Mexican- American & Latino Studies and recruitment. The successful candidate will teach MAS courses. Secondly, the Professor of Practice will serve as recruiter and help facilitate the growth of the MALS major. This includes student recruitment, coordinating coaching and mentoring support for each student in the major, including as well as other related duties. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships. The typical course load is a 4-4, but two course releases (one per semester) will be granted to fulfill administrative duties. The initial term is one academic year and may be renewable after initial term.

The Center for Mexican American and Latino/a Studies mission is to advance knowledge, promote critical thinking and foster the value of service to the community. This involves designing a broad spectrum of public and scholarly programs. Located within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, CMALS has evolved into an academic unit with several major components: teaching, research and publications, recruitment and retention, leadership training, academic advising and community service.

Qualifications
Candidates with a doctoral degree will be given priority. Applicants with a Master’s degree may be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials, have college or university teaching experience, or prior relevant industry experience.

Required Attachments by Candidate: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, 3 Letters of Recommendation (contact information for references), Unofficial Transcripts, Teaching Philosophy or Statement

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.