Student Teacher Supervisor Affiliate Instructor

City and County of Denver; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,699,000 - 2,083,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Free RTD pass

Life and supplemental insurance

Job summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for part-time University Supervisors of Student Teachers and Residents in the School of Education. Responsibilities include observing and coaching candidates, conducting site visits, and coordinating seminars within a 16‑week placement.

This affiliate faculty role requires a master’s degree and teaching experience. Positions are non-tenure track and dependent on enrollment and budget, with salary per credit hour and per‑credit‑hour

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field.
• Teaching experience in public or private school settings.
• Supervisory/coaching experience or mentoring background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, coach, and evaluate teacher candidates during student teaching or residency placements.
• Conduct 3–4 site visits over the 16‑week placement for observation, coaching, and assessment; complete mid and final evaluations.
• Lead and participate in 5 hours of regularly scheduled student teaching seminars with faculty or other supervisors.
• Guide and evaluate students’ work on the Collection of Teaching Artifacts and Reflections final project.
• Maintain communication with the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships (OCEP) throughout the semester.
• Attend professional development and training sessions for University Supervisors.

Skills

Teaching experience

Observation & coaching

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Master’s degree + 30 semester hours post-degree study

Job description

## Student Teacher Supervisor Affiliate InstructorApply: Denver, Colorado: Part time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR104565## DepartmentSchool of Education*By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will take place when positions come available. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.***About the University**Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff. **Position Summary**The Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time University Supervisors of Student Teachers and Residents.For more information about the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships in our School of Education, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/education/office-of-clinical-experiences-and-partnerships-ocep/**Responsibilities**Serve as University Supervisor for teacher licensure candidates in student teaching and/or residency assignments in K-12 Art, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, Early Childhood, Elementary, Music, Physical Education, Secondary Education (English, Math, Social Studies, Science), Special Education, and/or World Languages. For Student Teaching Supervisors working with single-semester Student Teachers, this includes:* Observe, coach, and evaluate teacher candidates’ performance in student teaching/residency placements* Conduct 3-4 site visits over the 16-week placement for observation, coaching, and assessment; complete mid and final term evaluation* Facilitate 5 hours of regularly-scheduled student teaching seminars across the semester, often in collaboration with faculty and/or other supervisors* Guide and evaluate students’ work on the required Collection of Teaching Artifacts and Reflections final project* Maintain close communication with the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships (OCEP) throughout the semester* Attend professional development and training sessions for University Supervisors University Supervisors must be available for school visits during the school day and must be available for communication with OCEP and assigned student teachers no later than August 1st (fall semester) or January 2nd (spring semester)**Required Qualifications*** Master’s degree in Education or related field* Teaching experience in public or private school settings**Preferred Qualifications*** Master’s degree, plus 30 semester hours of relevant post-degree study* Teaching experience in content area of Supervision* Supervisory/Coaching experience (e.g. as a principal, department chair, instructional coach, or as a previous mentor teacher/cooperating teacher).**Terms of Employment**Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester-by-semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment.Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person and/or on campus and at supervision sites upon hire.**Salary for Announcement**The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1233 - $1512.For more information, you may view pay rates here: Affiliate Rates.**How to Apply**Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications will include the following materials:* Resume or CV* Cover letter* Copies of all unofficial transcripts* A list of three professional references and their contact informationApplicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume/cover letter submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.## Closing DateOpen Until Filled## Posting RepresentativeTanya Rogowsky## Posting Representative [e-mail] ## BenefitsThe University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more. For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail]. **Background Checks**Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment. ## Diversity StatementMetropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.