"Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Practice - Clinical Supervisor (Multiple Vacancies)"

Job Details

Description

The School of Education invites applications for Clinical Supervisor positions within the Office of Teacher Education. These are a non-tenure track, term appointments with particular emphasis on instruction and clinical supervision of online and/or field experiences for undergraduate students focused on earning a Professional Educator License.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Part-Time Faculty, variable/unknown FTE (at time of posting) Actual salary for part-time appointments will be prorated based on the percentage FTE of the appointment

Examples of Duties

1. Supervise undergraduate clinical experiences in approved public schools.
   • Conduct orientation sessions before teacher candidates enter the PK-12 classroom.
   • Observe and evaluate teacher candidates as they teach lessons at their clinical sites and/or virtually.
   • Conference with teacher candidates after each lesson observation and provide them with written comments on the lesson presented.
   • Evaluate teacher candidates’ professional dispositions on an ongoing basis, record on evaluation form, and submit any concerns on the Unit Dispositions form as appropriate.
   • Check-in with students and cooperating teachers periodically about candidate progress in person and/or virtually.
   • Complete appropriate evaluation forms for clinical experiences.
2. Assist the Coordinator of the Office of Teacher Education in identifying and confirming clinical placements in approved public schools maintaining formal agreements with SIU Carbondale.
3. Identify possible cooperating teachers and classrooms for future placements.
4. Attend monthly clinical supervision meeting and/or virtually.
5. Serve as a liaison between SIU Carbondale and the public schools in the assigned region.
6. Submit appropriate assessments for teacher candidates in clinical placements.
7. Attend and support seminars organized by the Office of Teacher Education.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree in a teaching licensure area, Applicants for the Assistant Lecturer rank must have completed a master’s degree in a licensure area by date of hire. For those holding a doctoral degree, the appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice.
2. A minimum of three years of successful teaching or education related experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school and/or secondary level. This may or may not include experiences teaching Music, Special Education, Art, or Agricultural Education.
3. Experience in the use of rubrics to evaluate student or teacher candidates’ performance
4. Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education, teaching excellence, and professional service

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Professional involvement with several different grade levels and curricular areas
2. Experience in mentoring or coaching teacher candidates or practicing teachers
3. Experience in instructional supervision or field-based clinical supervision

Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, CV, transcripts, and three references.

Contact: William Carr, william.carr@siu.edu

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.