Assistant Professor of Instruction, Field Coordinator (School of Education)

Assistant Professor of Instruction, Field Coordinator (School of Education)

The School of Education at Xavier University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction position serving as Field Coordinator, beginning Fall 2026.

The position involves two primary areas of responsibility: coordinating field placements, field experiences, and student teaching placements across licensure programs, and maintaining, strengthening, and developing school and district partnerships.

The position includes teaching 3-6 credits a semester in an area of expertise.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Coordinate major field experiences and student teaching placements across licensure programs.
2. Maintain placement documentation and ensure student readiness for field experiences.
3. Develop and sustain school and district partnerships.
4. Support licensure and accreditation processes connected to field experiences.
5. Maintain communication among field-based stakeholders.
6. Coordinate and support field supervisors.
7. Serve as an initial point of contact for licensure-related pathways and prospective students.
8. Support recruitment through partnership-building and program visibility.
9. Teach course(s) aligned with expertise and program needs.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field
• Current teacher licensure required.
• Five or more years of successful teaching experience in K–12 education
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain school-university partnerships
• Knowledge of teacher preparation, licensure pathways, clinical practice, field placement expectations, and/or accreditation processes
• Excellent organizational, communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Education (Ed.D. or Ph.D.)
• Collegiate teaching experience
• Previous leadership, supervision, or coordination experience
• Excellent technology skills
• Ohio licensure or ability to obtain/transfer Ohio licensure

Review of applications will begin on June 5, 2026.