Adjunct Faculty: University Student Teacher Supervisors FCEHD

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Adjunct Faculty: University Student Teacher Supervisors, FCEHD
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Department:
Teacher Education [EDU]
Locations:
Fairfield, CT
Posted:
Mar 13, 2023
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
PT No Benefits
Position ID:
159965
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As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.
Job Description:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. invites applications for Fall 2023 adjunct faculty within the Farrington College of Education and Human Development (FCEHD)
, Office of Teacher Education
. Adjunct faculty in the Office of Teacher Education
supervise teacher candidates during their full-time, 12-14 week, student teaching experiences.
The Office of Teacher Education creates, promotes, and supports mutually beneficial clinical partnerships between the FCEHD and P-12 School Districts so that: Teacher Candidates engage in and reflect on high quality clinical experiences; Clinical Educators grow as mentors and teacher leaders; and together they also collaborate in teaching and learning, professional development, and reflection to create a positive impact on P-12 Student learning toward the goal of promoting Simultaneous Renewal .
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The University Supervisor
(US) acts as the liaison between the school and the university as facilitator of the student teaching experience. The Supervisor conducts
three formal observations
and partners with the Cooperating Teacher (CT) to determine
midterm and final evaluations
using the
Candidate Preservice Assessment of Student Teaching (CPAST)
. The University Supervisor and Cooperating Teacher will independently fill out the
Educator Dispositions Assessment (EDA)
, and then compare and calibrate results with the Teacher Candidate (TC). University Supervisors will complete assessments in Taskstream
FCEHD expects the University Supervisor to arrange at least six visits
to the school site, including an initial meeting, three formal observations, a midterm meeting, and a final meeting to complete the evaluations.
Three Formal Observation Visits Each formal lesson observation will include the following: Pre-Observation Meeting: Meet with the Teacher Candidate before class to discuss the proposed, written lesson plan that you received and reviewed in advance. Provide feedback--e.g., ask for clarifications, raise questions and, of course, identify something specific and positive to promote confidence. Also, ask the Teacher Candidate to clarify which 4-5 practices/dispositions in the FCEHD Observation Protocol s/he would like you to focus on during your observation.
Lesson Observation: Conduct on in-person observation of the Teacher Candidate's facilitation of the lesson with students while the candidate videotapes the lesson and uploads it to Edthena, where the University Supervisor can revisit the lesson when responding on the FCEHD Observation Protocol.
Post-Observation Meeting: Meet with the Teacher Candidate as soon as possible after the lesson to discuss immediate reflections on the teaching experience. Afterwards, the Teacher Candidate completes the Reflection Section of the FCEHD Observation Protocol in a Google Doc format and is required to share it with the University Supervisor and Cooperating Teacher.
Compensation:
FCEHD pays $700.00/teacher candidate for supervision and evaluation of the 12-14 week student teaching experience. Mileage is calculated from your home to the school site but needs to be 5 miles roundtrip in order to receive reimbursement.
Requirements:
A minimum of five (5) years experience in the area(s) of supervision; (elementary education, music education, special education, and secondary social studies/science/math/English education)
Master's Degree
Preferred Qualifications:
CT State Certification and supervisory experience preferred.
Personal Attributes and Traits:
Thrives in a collegial, cooperative environment
Dedicated to excellence and achieving positive outcomes
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
Capacity to fulfill professional responsibilities with a strong sense of moral duty and obligation to the work at hand
Additional Information:
Statement of Personal & Organizational Responsibility for Inclusive Excellence
Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. Inclusive Excellence is aspirational and is the pillar that guides the mission, vision, and function of this unit.
To achieve Inclusive Excellence, our personal and organizational responsibilities are to:
Actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
Participate in educational and developmental activities to increase awareness and competencies of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole.
Demonstrate that we are Stronger Together as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence statements
Application Instructions:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via this **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. job portal and submit a current curriculum vitae/resume and cover letter. Please apply online only please, faxes and emails will not be accepted. For general questions, please email Dr. Robin Hands at **** or Diana Fitzsimons at ****.
Thank you for expressing interest in serving as an adjunct faculty member at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..
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