Department of History: Adjunct Faculty

The Goddard School of Deerfield; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement for school placements

Salary according to CSU-AAUP contract

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Student-Teaching Supervisor for a part-time role at Central Connecticut State University. This position involves mentoring and observing student teachers in history/social studies placements during spring semesters.

Candidates should possess a Master's degree, CSDE 026 endorsement, and teaching experience in public schools. Responsibilities include attending meetings, completing evaluations, and communicating with coordinators and host teachers. Salary and mileage reimbursement are provided according to established contracts.

Qualifications

• Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) 026 endorsement for 7-12 teaching in history/social studies.
• Master’s degree or above.
• Experience teaching history/social studies in high school or middle school.
• Evidence of successful work with middle school and/or high school students.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and observe 1-4 student teachers in various CT public-school placements.
• Drive to CCSU and to middle and high schools for meetings and events.
• Coordinate and attend approximately 9-10 meetings and observations.
• Complete online digital evaluation forms for each candidate.
• Manage and communicate progress with the History/Social Studies Coordinator and host teachers.

Skills

Experience teaching history/social studies in high school or middle school

Evidence of successful work with middle school and/or high school students

Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) 026 endorsement

Education

Master's degree or above

Job description

Recruitment: Ongoing

Job Posting: Student-Teaching Supervisor, History/Social Studies– Spring 2026+

The History Department at Central Connecticut State University seeks to establish and sustain a pool of qualified applicants for future, part‑time appointments as adjunct instructors in the role of university supervisor. University supervisors observe and evaluate Secondary (7-12) History/Social Studies 026 certification candidates in their student‑teaching placements during the spring semesters.

Required Qualifications

• Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) 026 endorsement for 7-12 teaching in history/social studies (or equivalent certification from another state).
• Master’s degree or above.
• Experience teaching history/social studies in high school or middle school.
• Evidence of successful work with middle school and/or high school students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven years or more as a teacher in 7-12 grade history/social studies in public schools.
• Evidence of quality teaching preparation and teaching experience in public schools.
• Graduate degree in history or social studies related field.
• Status as a recently retired or part‑time teacher with availability to work during school hours.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and observe 1-4 student teachers in various CT public‑school placements during M-F regular school hours plus meetings as necessary.
• Driving to CCSU and to middle and high schools for meetings and events, including orientations, team trainings, and student‑teaching oversight.
• Coordinate and attend approximately 9-10 meetings and observations that include mandated three‑way meetings between the host teacher, candidate and supervisor.
• Thorough completion of online digital evaluation forms for each candidate through the university software system.
• Time management and flexibility to mentor a student teacher in a 7-12 public school placement and to communicate with the History/Social Studies Coordinator and host teacher(s) about progress, successes, and concerns.
• Guidance with lessons that become part of the formal three‑way meetings and online digital evaluations for each candidate.
• Passing the CPAST training module for the School of Education each year.

Applicants must be able to legally work in the United States. The Department is unable to arrange work permits for instructor programs. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., SSN, DOB, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Salary according to CSU-AAUP contract, article 10.2.1 Student Teacher Supervision Credit.

Mileage to school placements for meetings and observations reimbursed.