Adjunct Field Supervisor, Main Campus - Dwight Schar College of Education

Ashland University; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashland University’s Dwight Schar College of Education seeks experienced educators to serve as adjunct university supervisors for fall and spring semesters. Supervisors mentor and evaluate teacher candidates through field experiences and student teaching, providing feedback from classroom observations and maintaining communication with cooperating teachers.

Responsibilities include conducting 3–4 formal observations, attending training/orientation, reviewing lesson plans, and facilitating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Ohio Teacher License preferred or expired acceptable based on experience.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience.
• Content-specific knowledge and pedagogy for various subject areas.

Responsibilities

• Attend required training sessions each semester.
• Attend orientation events for students each semester.
• Conduct 3–4 formal observations per candidate during school hours.
• Provide constructive feedback on planning, instruction, assessment, differentiation, and classroom management.
• Lead midterm and final conferences with teacher candidates and cooperating teachers.
• Maintain ongoing communication with school partners and uphold policies.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Ohio Teacher License

Job description

Adjunct Field Supervisor, Main Campus - Dwight Schar College of Education

Position Title Adjunct Field Supervisor, Main Campus - Dwight Schar College of Education

Posting Number

Posting Number ADJ080P

Job Description

Ashland University’s Dwight Schar College of Education seeks experienced educators to serve as adjunct university supervisors for fall and spring semesters. Positions support teacher candidates associated with the Main Campus. University supervisors mentor and evaluate candidates during field experiences and student teaching. Through classroom observations, feedback, and ongoing communication with cooperating teachers, supervisors help candidates strengthen their teaching practice and prepare for the responsibilities of their own classrooms.

• Attend a minimum of one (1) training/informational session for supervisors each semester.
• Attend orientation events for students each semester.
• Hold an orientation with cooperating teachers and principals about teacher education program requirements and maintains ongoing communication throughout the candidate’s placement.
• Conduct a minimum of three-four (3-4) formal observations of classroom instruction per student candidate during public school hours, depending upon program.
• Make additional observations at school sites as necessary and as requested.
• Adhere to all Ashland University and school policies.
• Review lesson plans before observations and provide specific, constructive feedback on planning, instruction, assessment, differentiation, and classroom management.
• Facilitate midterm and final conferences with teacher candidate and cooperating teachers, separate from observation lessons.
• Model professionalism, maintain confidentiality, and build positive relationships with school partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree considered with relevant supervisory experience.
• Ohio Teacher License (current preferred; expired acceptable based on experience).
• A minimum of three (3) years teaching experience.
• Relevant professional experiences in elementary, secondary, music, art and/or special education settings.
• Relevant content‑specific knowledge and pedagogy (i.e., how knowledge of an array of teaching and learning strategies associated with the subject matter content).
• Familiar with Ohio teacher educator standards.
• Ability to communicate expectations and concerns clearly, professionally, and respectfully.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage electronic records, evaluate assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Availability during school hours for observations and conferences, with the ability to travel to assigned schools.

Preferred Qualifications

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/27/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 3

Physical Demands

• Assignments depend on enrollment, placement needs, location, and the supervisor’s experience and availability.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• References
• Valid Teaching License

Optional Documents