Adjunct Instructor

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS We are searching for an individual to serve in the capacity of a field experience supervisor. This academic position is part‑time for one semester and full‑time for one semester. It involves supervising our field experience students in secondary English education (7‑12). RESPONSIBILITIES Observing a cohort of up to 15 students in schools within a 70‑mile radius of University Park. Conferring with mentor teachers. Assessing student work. Attending monthly supervisor meetings at University Park. Conducting a weekly seminar for the cohort of students at University Park. Adhering to the course syllabus provided. Holding three‑way assessment conferences with each student and mentor at the mid‑point and at the end of the experience. Recommending a final grade for the course. QUALIFICATIONS Certification in the specific teaching area or certification as a school administrator is required. Five (5) years of successful teaching or administrative/supervisory experience in basic education, and experience supervising student teachers, is strongly preferred. APPLICATION REQUIREMENT Applicants should submit: a letter of application documenting their qualifications for the position; a current curriculum vitae/resume; and the names, mail addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three academic references. CLEARANCES This position requires a PA State Police Criminal Background Check, a PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and a Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. EEO STATEMENT Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr