Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education Clinical Field
Supervisors
Department of Early Childhood, Elementary Education &
Clinical Foundations (EEC)
College of Education
Rowan University
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The College of Education at Rowan University is searching for field
supervisors with daytime availability to serve the Elementary
Education program and Early Childhood Education program. This is a
part-time per credit appointment. The candidate will supervise
teacher candidates in schools, observe candidates and provide
mentoring and feedback, and participate in service initiatives, at
the program department, college and university level.
The appointment consists of supervision of teacher candidates. The
successful candidate will demonstrate a constructivist based
theoretical framework centered on a philosophy that is grounded in
social justice.
Required Qualifications:
Required
- Master’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education,
Elementary Education and/or related area from an accredited
institution of higher education in a field at the time of
appointment.
Daytime, in-person availability to visit schools is a must,
please do not apply for online positions
Occasional evening meetings with students for pre/post
observation conferencing
Conduct 2 observations for candidates in two-day placements and
conduct 5 observations for candidates in five-day placements.
Available to visit all schools in a certain geographic area of
interest
A minimum of 5 years of successful teaching in P-12
settings
Meets state licensure requirements for teachers, P3 or K-6
Eager and proactive in building positive relationships with
candidates and cooperative teachers, scheduling meetings and
proactive communication
Demonstrated ability in communication, interpersonal, and
leadership skills.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering academic achievement,
social and personal responsibility, and social justice.
Demonstrated commitment to working in an environment devoted to
collaboration, collegiality, professional development, diversity,
scholarly inquiry, student learning, civic responsibility, and
respect for all people.
Demonstrated commitment to working with P-12 schools.
A teaching/learning philosophy consistent with the mission of
the College of Education.
Preferred
- Experience with the Danielson Framework.
- Experience with performance assessment measures.
- Experience with online portfolio systems
- Training in coaching and mentoring teachers
- Being able to supervise in Atlantic, Cumberland, Mercer, Ocean,
and Salem counties, but other counties are also welcome
Starting Date: September 1, 2026
The application must be submitted through our online applicant
tracking system at:
http://jobs.rowan.edu
Please direct questions to Mrs. Johari Sykes-Ratliff, Search
Committee Chair, at
sykes-ratliff@rowan.edu
All applications should include:
- a letter of application, which includes a description of
teaching philosophy and interests.
- curriculum vitae
- graduate transcripts
- Two letters of reference
Note: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United
States. The University will not sponsor a visa for this
position.
In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency
Act, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University
adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $2,225 per credit for all
courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per
semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be
assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as-needed
basis.