University Supervisor - Adjunct

Job Description

The Southwest Minnesota State University School of Education utilizes University Supervisors for pre-student teaching, student teaching, and practicum teacher licensure candidate clinical experiences. Supervisors serve as a liaison between SMSU and our school partners. Supervisors support candidates during their clinical experiences by ensuring the candidate receives high quality mentorship, actionable feedback, and dispositional guidance aligned with program, state and national standards for licensure.

Conduct observations (in person and/or virtual) of teacher candidates using program approved evaluation and observational tools. Provide actionable feedback in verbal and written format to provide professional growth and instructional effectiveness. Offer guidance and resources to candidates on lesson planning, classroom management, instructional strategies, and culturally responsive practices. Conduct triad meetings with candidates and cooperating teachers to facilitate reflective conversations and establish goals. Maintain accurate records of observations, triad meetings, evaluations, and candidate progress. Model professional development by maintaining personal knowledge of current teaching strategies, technologies, initiatives, and curriculum.

Salary Range:

Supervisors are appointed and paid variable adjunct faculty credit load per candidate. The appointment terminates at the end of the semester and carries no implication of future employment. An adjunct faculty member shall not be assigned more than twelve semester credits in any one academic year, and not more than three credits in an alternative session. Mileage will be paid in accordance with current federal rates.

Compensation is per credit, the current credit rate is a minimum of $1844 per credit.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational field
• Current or prior teaching license
• 3 years classroom teaching experience
• Communication, technological, and leadership skills
• Ability to travel to assigned school partners
• Experience in mentoring or supervising teachers or teacher candidates

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years classroom teaching experience
• Current or prior administrative license
• Instructional coaching experience

Other Requirements

Southwest Minnesota State University is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for adjunct roles. Candidates are reviewed and positions are filled on an as needed basis.

Submission of resume and official transcripts are required in order to be considered for this position.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Work schedule to be finalized at time of hire.