Adjunct, College of Education Clinical Experiences

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervise teacher candidates during their field placements, acting as a liaison between the school site and the University.
• Serve as both an advocate and evaluator for the candidate, sharing responsibilities with the cooperating teacher.
• Conduct regular meetings with both the teacher candidate and cooperating teacher to monitor progress and ensure program efficacy.
• Make formal observations throughout the semester, providing formative feedback and suggestions for improvement. Conduct unannounced visits and observations as needed.
• Teach assigned courses, prepare syllabi and instructional materials, and coordinate seminars per semester, as needed.
• Utilize university technologies such as Canvas for instruction and communication.
• Assist in curriculum development when necessary.

Other duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field or at least eighteen (18+) graduate hours or a terminal degree with relevant doctoral-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution.
• Teaching and mentoring experience.
• Clinical Educator Training.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

All employees are expected to:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide a professional image in word, action, and attire.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain professional skills through ongoing development and engagement in higher education activities.