NTT Part-Time Instructor And Clinical Educator

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UMSL Department of Educator Preparation and Leadership within the College of Education

Job Description

The part-time instructor and clinical faculty is a 10-month, 70% FTE appointment in the UMSL Department of Educator Preparation and Leadership within the College of Education. This position is non-tenure track and is not benefits eligible. The appointment begins August 1, 2024 and will end May 30, 2025.

As clinical faculty you will engage in high-level problem-solving, relationship development and maintenance with local K-12 educational settings. Clinical faculty will provide high-quality mentorship to teacher candidates during their practicum in our school partner sites and teach courses in the College of Education as assigned by the Director of Teacher Education.

The successful applicant will be a self-starter who requires little supervision and enjoys collaborating with others to build a successful, high-quality educator preparation program. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, will complement strong organizational capacities. This part-time position will be attractive to an experienced, knowledgeable educator-leader who is interested in being a member of an innovative team of educators.

Responsibilities include:

Maintain continual and professional relationships with personnel at school partner sites and districts.

Teach practicum courses, consisting of supervising teacher candidates in their Practicum 1 and Practicum 2. Practicum supervision may be both in person and remote.

Teach two courses per academic year in the College of Education.

Communicate regularly with the Director of Clinical Operations on academic and procedural matters.

Attend other meetings as required, including monthly clinical educator meetings and/or training around curricular changes, college initiatives, and technology at the direction of the Director of Teacher Education.

In collaboration with the Director of Clinical Operations and faculty, actively participate and lead sessions as needed in each Grand Seminar.

Mentor teacher candidates' professional development and provide timely feedback both in person and electronically.

Demonstrate effective use of Canvas and all reporting systems.

Demonstrate successful teaching, including in person and online.

Deliver site-based collaborative exchanges to teacher candidates, as required.

Complete the MEES (Missouri Educator Evaluation System) evaluation forms, as required for candidates' state certification, and ensure the clinical teachers complete theirs.

Expectations: The successful applicant will be expected to perform these duties in a professional manner and to abide by the Collected Rules and Regulations of the University Systems.

The position will report to the Director of Teacher Education who will review teaching and service annually. The holder of this position will work from a remote office, with the primary amount of working time either being in schools with teacher candidates or reviewing recordings of teacher candidate performance depending on the needs of the program.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

Master's degree in Education or related field with teacher certification.

Preferred areas of certification and experience: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education and Literacy, physical education, ELL or Secondary Education Content (e.g. English, social studies, mathematics, science).

Successful full-time school teaching experience for a minimum of 5 years, including teaching in PK-12 grades.

Demonstrated successful teacher leader or administration experience in a PK-12 setting and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a variety of professionals.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written, oral, technological).

Demonstrated high level of initiative and problem-solving.

Preferred qualifications:

Doctoral degree

National Board Certified Teacher

Local knowledge of schools and educational agencies

Application Materials

Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Application Deadline

Open until filled

Sponsorship Information

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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