Lead Clinical Faculty Adjunct — Teacher Education Mentor

Western New Mexico University; New Mexico; On-site; USD 10,155 - 11,941; Part time

Job summary

A regional higher education institution in New Mexico is seeking a Lead Clinical Faculty Adjunct to mentor and coach teacher candidates. The role requires a Master's degree and at least 5 years of experience in preK-12 education. Responsibilities include supervising clinical experiences, maintaining a positive learning environment, and collaborating with faculty and schools. Fluency in Spanish is preferred, and the candidate must be able to travel to New Mexico schools as needed. This is a temporary, part-time position with no benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in the preK-12 classroom.
• Knowledge of multicultural populations.
• Experience in rural and high-poverty schools.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach practice teachers and teacher residents.
• Supervise clinical experiences both face-to-face and virtually.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive student-centric learning environment.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Mentoring

Collaborative skills

Communication

Education

Master Level Teacher or equivalent Level II/III license

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

A regional higher education institution in New Mexico is seeking a Lead Clinical Faculty Adjunct to mentor and coach teacher candidates. The role requires a Master's degree and at least 5 years of experience in preK-12 education. Responsibilities include supervising clinical experiences, maintaining a positive learning environment, and collaborating with faculty and schools. Fluency in Spanish is preferred, and the candidate must be able to travel to New Mexico schools as needed. This is a temporary, part-time position with no benefits.