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The University of Texas at Dallas

Training Specialist

🇺🇸 Dallas, TX 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60,000 per Month 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ June 5th, 2026

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University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Training Specialist. The role involves training middle and high school teachers to implement Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART) techniques in classrooms and coordinating lab-related duties such as data processing and coding to support research projects.

Highlights
  • Train teachers to implement SMART training techniques in middle and ninth grade classrooms.
  • Provide technical support and coordinate procedures related to training and research activities.
  • Perform research work in classrooms across Texas, including recruiting and monitoring study subjects.
  • Assist in preparation of materials for reports and publications.
  • Requires Bachelor’s degree in a related science field and at least two years of relevant research or educational experience.
  • Master’s degree and teaching experience preferred; experience with large-scale studies is a plus.
  • Must be able to travel overnight to schools and handle physical requirements such as lifting training materials.
  • Starting salary is $60,000 per year, dependent on qualifications, paid monthly.
  • Position is full-time and not available for remote work.
  • Works within the CBH Chapman department, supporting educational programs and research.

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S07075P
Position Title Training Specialist
Functional Title Training Specialist
Department CBH Chapman
Salary Range Starting at $60,000 dependent on qualifications
Pay Basis Monthly
Position Status Regular full-time
Location Dallas
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date 06/04/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Desired Start Date 07/06/2026
Job Summary
Be the catalyst for student success and join us train more teachers with
SMART! Early adolescence is an optimal time to enhance learning, but many
educators do not have the benefit of scientific methods that foster these
skills. Our training program enables middle school through
ninth grade teachers to take advantage of this important brain development
stage and optimize student learning for success in the classroom and
beyond. The Training Specialist will provide technical skills to train teachers in
the classroom to carry out SMART training techniques. Responsible for
coordinating procedures and performing additional lab-related duties in
accordance with needs for data processing and coding.
Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science (such as Social Science or Basic Sciences.), two years of experience performing research or working in an educational environment or an equivalent combination of work experience, education.

Preferred Education and Experience
Master’s degree preferred. Teaching experience highly desired. Back ground
with large scale study, including recruiting, monitoring and retaining subjects
a plus.
Other Qualifications
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work with a team to train teachers to implement Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART) in their classrooms. Exercises responsibility for project performance and accountability for progress and personally performs research work in middle and high school classrooms across Texas. May present original ideas for follow-up studies. Recommends the utilization of new or revised techniques and procedures to obtain desired results. May assist in the preparation of material for reports or publications. 
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Multi-night travel to schools. Ability to lift and transport training materials.
Long hours at computer terminal. Training teachers in a classroom and
onsite.
Physical Activities
Working Conditions
Additional Information
A remote work schedule is not available for this position.
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message
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. The University 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.
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Please indicate your highest degree level:
    • None
    • Associate's
    • Bachelor's
    • Master's
    • Juris Doctor
    • PhD or equivalent
  2. Please indicate the discipline of your degree:

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. How many years of teaching experience do you have?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. Do you have prior research/teaching experience with adolescents?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

  1. Teaching Philosophy
  2. Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214
  3. Other Document
Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021
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