Teacher Field Supervisor, Graduate

Lincoln Memorial University; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University seeks a Student Teacher Field Supervisor to support supervision of field-based and clinical activities for student teachers in local area schools. The role reports to the Program Director or Chair and the Dean of the Carter & Moyers School of Education.

The successful candidate will partner with students and designated faculty, maintain records and evaluations, and travel to partner district schools as required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education and valid credentials/licensure.
• Demonstrated competence in teaching with good professional standing.
• Experience supervising and evaluating teachers or teacher candidates in K-12.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to faculty, staff, students and the community.
• Foster effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students.
• Assist with field-based experiences for students and work with cooperating teachers.
• Maintain records and evaluations for field-based activities.
• Complete required institutional, program accreditation and other reports.
• Collaborate with student teachers and candidates in K-12 placements.
• Travel to partner district schools and field sites as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervising

Mentoring

Coaching

Teacher evaluation

Education

Master's degree in education

Doctoral degree in Education

Job description

The Student Teacher Field Supervisor reports to the Program Director or Chair of the program, and Dean of the Carter & Moyers School of Education. This person will work closely with students and designated faculty and assist with the supervision of field-based and clinical activities for Student Teachers in local area schools

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a masters degree in education. Relevant experience and appropriate credentials/licensure and/or demonstrated competence in teaching; good professional standing

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral Degree in Education from an accredited institution of higher education

Physical Demands

Prior experience supervising, mentoring, coaching, or evaluating teachers or teacher candidates in K-12 school settings. Administrative experience and/or evaluative experience using the Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model ( TEAM ).

Campus

Campus Remote

Job Duty

• promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large
• promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students
• assist the designated faculty with field-based experiences for students in an efficient, professional, and supportive manner; work closely with cooperating teachers as the candidate learns the student teaching process and acquires the knowledge, understanding, and the entry-level skills required in the teaching discipline
• maintain records and evaluations as requested, for activities the students complete during the field-based experiences
• complete required institutional, program accreditation and other reports as requested
• works closely with both student teachers and job-embedded candidates in K-12 field placements
• travel to partner district schools and assigned field placement sites are required
• perform other duties as assigned

Posting Number

Posting Number S05342P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/04/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled No

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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