Clinical Supervisor and Instructor

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty AppointmentThis non-tenure-track faculty appointment for the Department of Teacher Education and Leadership, College of Education, Humanities and Behavioral Sciences consists of a 9-month instructional and administrative appointment. The Clinical Supervisor/Instructor is considered to be a Master Teacher for the AAMUTeach program and is expected to support the program directors with various program responsibilities, including student recruitment, student advising, and supporting student internships and undergraduate peer mentors/TAs. This position is grant funded for four years. Continuation beyond the grant funding period is dependent upon the department's acquisition of additional funding sources.Examples of DutiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Student Support: Facilitates students'/teacher Candidates' lesson design activities and provides advice that builds trust and strong connections throughout the program.Teaching: Leads the two introductory courses, Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching and Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design, and the final Apprentice Teaching courses. Also, co-teaches and assists with the field component of the Classroom Interactions and Project-Based Instruction courses and may provide support for other courses.Supervising field experiences: Organizes and supervises all field experiences for AAMUTeach students throughout the program. Works closely with classroom teachers to ensure that student-developed lessons are aligned with the local instructional scope and sequence. Also provides professional development and support to local in-service teachers who work with the program to supervise students.Student observations: Devotes a significant amount of time preparing students to teach and then observing them in the field, providing written and verbal feedback.University and community connection: Serve as a bridge between the AAMUTeach program and the local schools. With extensive experience in schools and school districts, they understand how these systems work, know whom to contact about issues, and know how to effectively collaborate with district personnel. They also have knowledge of district curricula, school schedules, and other logistics.Programmatic support: Writes and administers grants. They may present at local, state, and national conferences.Committees: Serves on the AAMUTeach Steering, Scholarship, Appeals, and Admissions committees.Performs other duties as assigned.Typical QualificationsMinimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.):Minimum of a master's degree in STEM content and or STEM educationMinimum of three years of secondary school teaching experience with a demonstrated ability to implement effective instructional practices as evidenced by local, state, or national recognition or awards.Deep content knowledge in mathematics or science and practical experience.Recognized leader in the local school districts, ensuring extensive knowledge of key district mathematics and science personnel, curriculum, and district policies and procedures.Supplemental InformationKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Experience with inquiry- and project- based learning in the classroom.Familiarity with current educational best practices in science and math teaching and learning.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse environment.Strong interpersonal skills, as they will be called upon to represent the program in a wide variety of educational settings, including working with students; each other; teachers and principals at campuses; superintendents and other district administrators; potential donors and business leaders; and faculty in various colleges.BenefitsWe offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.