Faculty Supervisor

Position Overview

Responsibilities include but are not limited to observing and mentoring teacher candidates in field experience and student teaching; coordinating with cooperating teachers; engaging in training and meetings for your role. We seek to hire individuals who are interested in teaching and/or supporting clinical supervision throughout the program. If teaching is part of the job responsibilities, clinical supervisors are required to use the syllabi already developed as part of the overall program design.

This position is based on campus. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager.

Job Responsibilities

Student Teaching Supervision of Teacher Candidates (60%)

• Observe and mentor each student teacher (teacher candidate) for 12 weeks during Spring semester, as assigned by the program. By the end of the semester:
• Complete and submit evaluations on teacher candidates' performance (Dispositions, Student Teaching Observation Tool (STOT) using the Teacher Education Management System (TEMS)) and additional program-specific assessments if applicable.
• Provide ongoing observations with actionable feedback during student teaching to ensure growth and attainment of standards during the PELSB required minimum observations and triad meetings, as follows:
  • For initial candidates in Parent & Family Education (including Tier 2 teacher candidates), provide and document a minimum of three observations and two triad meetings with the cooperating teacher, supervisor, and candidate during the student teaching placement.
  • For candidates in Parent & Family Education who have completed licensure via portfolio or a state-approved initial licensure teacher preparation program, and are seeking an additional license or endorsement, provide and document a minimum of two observations and one triad with the cooperating teacher, supervisors, and candidate.
• If a candidate is placed on a professional improvement plan, provide feedback and support specific to the plan as directed by the program lead.
• Regularly communicate with the Program Advisor, Licensure Program Lead, and candidate to ensure understanding of the program's expectations and timeline for the experience, submission of assessments and/or other requirements during student teaching.
• Communicate periodically to provide regular oral and written actionable feedback and support to teacher candidates on:
  • program requirements
  • observations
  • reflections
  • lesson plans
  • assignments - including but not limited to weekly schedules, reflective practice, other assignments as outlined in the syllabus

Coordination with the Cooperating Teacher (20%)

• Schedule and attend triad meetings with the cooperating teacher and candidate to ensure actionable feedback is provided and growth/attainment of standards is addressed.
• Communicate cooperating teacher feedback to the program licensure lead (or program designee) about candidate progress.
• Facilitate development of co-teaching models in classrooms and placement sites.

Engage in CEHD training and meetings for your role (20%)

• Complete required supervisor orientation professional development on Canvas or in workshops offered by the Office of Teacher Education, including:
• Adult coaching/mentoring
• Roles and responsibilities of the supervisors in CEHD
• Evaluation procedures using CEHD Assessment Tools (STOTs and Dispositions)
• Provide feedback and recommendations about clinical experiences
• Complete required program specific modules/training, including:
• Orientation to program requirements for student teaching
• Additional program-specific training for supervisors
• Meet with the program coordinator and director as requested

Required Qualifications

• An earned BA, or a closely related field is required for appointment as a Teaching Specialist
• An earned doctorate in Education or a closely related field is required for appointment as a Lecturer
• Evidence of attention to diverse identities in teaching or professional experience, and the commitment to support the University's work in diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a university level

Department Overview

The Department of Family Social Science (FSoS) prepares students to use research to discover and apply knowledge, build interpersonal communication skills, and develop personally and professionally. Considered one of the premier family departments in the United States and globally, our history reaches back to the very first classes taught at the University of Minnesota in 1884. We are leaders in community-based participatory research to develop community-based programs and educational models. We are dedicated to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion across our academic programs, within our faculty, and in teaching and learning, research, outreach and engagement, and clinical practice.

College Overview

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college at the University, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice. https://www.cehd.umn.edu/

Pay Range: The salary for this position is a $250 stipend per supervisee; pay is determined based on education/qualification/experience and specific job duties.

Time Appointment: 5% - 25% FTE

Position Type: Academic Professional and Administrative

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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