Clinician or Clinical Assistant Professor- English - Creating a Pool

Illinois State University; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking dedicated professionals to join a pool of mentors for teacher candidates in English. This role involves supervising student-teachers during their internships, providing guidance, and assessing their performance through on-site visits and online journal feedback. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in English education and significant classroom experience. This is a rewarding opportunity to shape the next generation of educators while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about teaching and mentoring, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in the lives of aspiring teachers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English or related field required.
• 5+ years of classroom teaching experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Mentor teacher candidates during their student teaching internship.
• Observe student-teachers and provide formal assessments.

Skills

Oral proficiency in English

Classroom teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Job description

Clinician or Clinical Assistant Professor- English - Creating a Pool

Title: Clinician or Clinical Assistant Professor- English - Creating a Pool
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: English
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year, the English Department invites a pool of qualified persons interested in student-teacher supervising positions. Applications are accepted continuously for part-time, non-tenure-track positions and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply.

This position is to mentor teacher candidates in their student teaching internship. The supervisor is a liaison between ISU and the school district personnel, primarily the cooperating teacher. The supervisor is responsible for observing the student-teacher on-site at least four times during the student teaching semester and providing a formal assessment of the teacher candidate's teaching episodes. In addition, the supervisor will respond to weekly online journal assignments written by the student-teacher. The supervisor is responsible for providing the grade for the student-teacher of the student teaching class.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$3,142 per month prorated to the amount of time contracted (FTE)

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in English or related field.
2. At least five years of classroom teaching experience in a middle school or high school English classroom.
3. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

To be determined

Required Applicant Documents

Resume/C.V., Cover Letter, & Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applications will be reviewed as vacancies become available.

Contact Information for Applicants

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

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