This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11599251 ClinicalInstructor
School and Community Experiences
College of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The School and Community Experiences , in the College of Education, atthe University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, seeks ClinicalInstructors to serve as direct supervisors of teacher candidates duringtheir field experiences. These part-time positions will be between zeroto 80% time, depending on the load. The Clinical Instructors areresponsible for coordination of the overall supervision throughout thesemester.
Clinical supervisors make classroom observations of the student teachersand offer support and guidance to the cooperating teachers. Thesupervisor is also the major communication link between the placementschool and the College of Education. Supervisors will meet regularlywith School and Community Experiences (SCE) staff and have frequentcommunications with the methods instructors.
Serving as liaison among student teachers, cooperating teachers,course instructors, and SCE staff.Observing student teachers during the field experience. The clinicalinstructor will also conduct goal-setting, pre-observation, andreflective post-observation conferences. A minimum of formalobservations will be made for each placement experience.Providing oral and written feedback to teacher candidates after eachformal observation.Stimulating reflective thinking about teacher candidates\'objectives, goals, strategies, and progress.Working collaboratively with cooperating teachers and SCE staff toenact established remediation processes for teacher candidates whoneed assistance in order to successfully complete programexpectations.Coordinating the evaluation of teacher candidates with thecooperating teachers and the teacher candidate himself/herself.Facilitating seminars for teacher candidates in select geographicareas, as requested.Minimum Requirements:
Master\'s degree or higher in education; or extensive previousclinical supervision experience or specialized training inhigh-needs content areasTeacher licensureMinimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching; considerableclassroom teaching experience preferredAppointment Information
These part-time positions will be dependent upon student load, appointedon a per-semester basis. The expected start date for Spring is January16, 2024 and Fall is August 16, 2024. Salary is commensurate withexperience.
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottomof this posting. Applications not submitted throughhttps://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For fullconsideration, upload a cover letter that addresses your interest insupervising as a Clinical Instructor, area(s) of expertise, possiblecourses or content areas for which you are qualified, curriculum vita,and the name, address, and phone numbers of three references. Completeapplications must be submitted by 6:00 P.M. (CST) October 15,2023 forthe Spring 2024 semester and 6:00 P.M. (CST) on June 14, 2024 for Fall2024 semester.
For further information regarding the position, you may contact CaraGutzmer at [email protected].
About the University and College
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the leadingpublic universities in the world, with a student enrollment of more than50,000 and nearly 3,000 faculty. The campus is renowned for creatingarchitectural accessibility (curb cuts were born here), wheelchairathletics, and accessible higher education for individuals withdisabilities. Our vibrant and diverse community of 130,000 offers theresidential advantages of a medium-sized uni ersity city, excellentcultural opportunities, and a high quality of life, with a cost ofliving lower than the U.S. average. The University of IllinoisUrbana-Champaign assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employmentin the Champaign-Urbana area. Please visit the dual academic careerwebpage for more information.
The Colleg e of Education was one of the first in the country to prepareteachers in special education. The College is comprised of facultyacross four departments with active research agendas. Altogether, theCollege of Education has \$53,000,000 in active grant funding fromfederal funding agenc ies (e.g., NIH, OSEP, IES). The College ofEducation offers: a history of collaboration with schools to conductresearch; technology support and infrastructure; and doctoral programswherein students assist with research.
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