Social Studies Education -Temporary Faculty Spring 2027

Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University of Pennsylvania's College of Education and Human Services invites applicants for anticipated part-time, temporary faculty positions as Assistant Student Teaching Supervisor for Spring 2027. You will supervise student teachers, conduct classroom observations, provide feedback, mentor candidates, and coordinate with cooperating teachers to ensure successful placements.

The role may include teaching EDUC 441 in a face-to-face or hybrid format, with possible assignments at the

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Education or related field, OR Master’s degree with 3+ years of related professional experience in Education.
• Experience mentoring student teachers and supervising classroom instruction.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania academic standards, instructional assessment, and teacher certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Observation and Evaluation: Conduct scheduled observations of student teachers in middle/high school classrooms; Evaluate planning, delivery, management, and assessment; Provide feedback.
• Student Teacher Mentoring: Support candidates in instructional strategies, differentiation, assessment, and professional responsibilities.
• Coordination with Cooperating Teachers: Maintain regular communication; participate in conferences; resolve concerns about performance or placement.
• Documentation and Program Support: Maintain records of observations and progress; assist with assessments; communicate concerns to the program coordinator.
• Other duties: participate in committees and advise students; may work off-campus or via distance education asynchronously/synchronously via Zoom.

Skills

Mentoring

Observation

Communication

Organization

Education

Terminal degree in Education

Master’s with 3+ years experience

Job description

The College of Education and Human Services at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applicants for anticipated part-time, temporary faculty position(s) as Assistant Student Teaching Supervisor for the Spring 2027 semester.

The Assistant Student Teaching Supervisor supports the Secondary Social Studies Education Program in supervising teacher candidates enrolled in EDUC 441. Working under the direction of the program coordinator and university supervisor, the individual assists with classroom observations, instructional feedback, candidate mentoring, and communication with cooperating teachers to ensure a successful student-teaching experience.

The department seeks candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service has prepared them to contribute to IUP’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Teaching:

• Successful candidates must be able to teach undergraduate courses (face-to-face/hybrid). May also include work at the Punxsutawney Campus. Potential courses include:
  • EDUC 441
    • An experience in teaching at the elementary or secondary level; coordination and visitation by a university faculty member with daily supervision by a cooperating classroom teacher.

Primary Responsibilities

• Classroom Observation and Evaluation
  • Conduct scheduled observations of student teachers in their assigned middle and high school classrooms.
  • Evaluate instructional planning, lesson delivery, classroom management, student engagement, and assessment practices.
  • Provide constructive written and verbal feedback to support professional growth.
  • Assist with midterm and final evaluations using established university assessment instruments.
• Student Teacher Mentoring
  • Support teacher candidates in developing effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
  • Provide guidance on lesson planning, instructional differentiation, assessment, and professional responsibilities.
  • Assist candidates in identifying areas for improvement and developing strategies to address them.
• Coordination with Cooperating Teachers
  • Maintain regular communication with cooperating teachers regarding candidate performance and progress.
  • Participate in conferences involving student teachers, cooperating teachers, and university supervisors.
  • Help identify and resolve concerns related to candidate performance or placement.
• Documentation and Program Support
  • Maintain records of classroom observations, feedback, and candidate progress.
  • Assist with the completion of required student-teaching assessments and documentation.
  • Communicate concerns requiring additional intervention to the program coordinator.
  • Support compliance with university policies and Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements.
• Other duties involve participating in departmental committees and advising students.
• The successful candidate may be asked to work at off-campus sites and/or provide instruction through distance education asynchronously and/or synchronously through zoom technology.

Required

• Terminal degree in Education or related field, OR Master’s degree with 3+ years of related professional experience in Education.
• Experience mentoring student teachers and supervising classroom instruction.

Preferred

• Experience supervising university students teaching at the secondary level.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania academic standards, instructional assessment, and teacher certification requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Faculty must be able to:

Teach courses assigned by the Dean on a schedule made of a combination of standard class-meeting times as determined to meet instructional needs and adhere to the requirements of the department's curriculum.

Teach courses for a mandated number of contact hours per week over a full semester and meet university expectations for student consultation hours and final exams.

Present course material in a clear and organized manner using methodologies appropriate to the discipline. Evaluate student work fairly and promptly.

Perform the physical requirements of laboratory, field work, studio work, or other activities outside typical classroom instruction if applicable.

Maintain current knowledge of the discipline through continued scholarly activity and research.

Participate actively in assignments necessary to advance the service and/or outreach of the department, college, and university.