Adjunct, Instructor Field Experience

University of Houston System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 2,400 - 3,600; Part time

Job summary

The University of Houston-Downtown Department of Urban Education seeks adjunct Field Experience Instructors for a part-time role with a 3-credit load per regular semester, supervising fieldwork for SAIS-Interdisciplinary Studies students.

Duties include coordinating with district partners, teaching in-person sessions, supporting students online, and providing feedback on lessons observed in partner schools.

Qualifications

• Holds a current valid Texas Educator certification.
• Minimum of an earned Master's Degree.
• Candidate is expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains relationships with campus personnel in local independent school districts partnering with the department.
• Teaches face-to-face meetings in support of fieldwork in which students are engaged.
• Provides online support to students engaged in fieldwork experiences.
• Observes students teaching lessons on a partner campus and provide verbal and written feedback.
• Observes students teaching lessons during normal school hours.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Observation/Feedback

Education

Texas Educator certification

Master's Degree

Job description

Department:Urban Education

Salary:Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

The University of Houston-Downtown Department of Urban Education is seeking applications for adjunct Field Experience Instructors. This is a part-time position with a 3-credit hour teaching load per regular semester with students in the SAIS-Interdisciplinary Studies degree program (a 6-hour course load may be possible). The candidate is expected to participate in the department's field-based program supervising the fieldwork component for students in various certification programs (EC-6, 4-8, and 7-12). Candidates must have flexible daytime availability to conduct field-based observations.

Duties

• Establishes and maintains relationships with campus personnel in local independent school districts partnering with the department
• Teaches face-to-face meetings in support of fieldwork in which students are engaged
• Provides online support to students engaged in fieldwork experiences
• Observes students teaching lessons on a partner campus and provide verbal and written feedback
• Observes students teaching lessons during normal school hours

Qualifications

• Holds a current valid Texas Educator certification
• Minimum of an earned Master's Degree
• Candidate is expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• A current Texas Mid-Management or Principal's Certificate
• Administration experience in public schools
• Provides online support to students engaged in fieldwork experiences
• Observes students teaching lessons on a partner campus and provide verbal and written feedback
• Be available to observe students teaching lessons during normal school hours

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.