27608BR
Curriculum & Teaching
Position Overview
The University of Kansas, Department of Curriculum & Teaching anticipates openings for the position of University Supervisor in the 2024-2025 academic year.
The University Supervisor is an adjunct faculty member in the School of Education (SOE). The supervisor serves as the liaison between the SOE&HS and the PK-12 school where teacher candidates are placed for their student teaching/internship. The primary function of the university supervisor is to provide guidance for the teacher candidate in their development of teaching competency and to give assistance to the clinical supervisor.
University supervisors should have academic backgrounds and experience in the field of education and have taught successfully at the levels they supervise. We are seeking university supervisors who have prior teaching experience in the areas of early childhood, elementary, middle/secondary social studies, middle/secondary English, middle/secondary science, middle/secondary math, and world languages. Supervisors must be available to observe and conference with teacher candidates during the school day.
Amount of work required can vary by position and will range in FTE.
Applications will be accepted throughout the year. The successful applicant must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
Job Description
100% - Supervisors are responsible for the following (1.0 FTE):
- Attending University Supervisor Training sessions offered throughout the semester
- Attending online monthly meetings
- Attending an initial meeting with the clinical supervisor and teacher candidate
- Acting as the liaison between the school site and University
- Completing up to four observations during school hours
- Completing formative and summative evaluations online
- Conducting pre- and post-conference meetings with both student teachers and clinical supervisors for every formal observation
- Providing formative feedback and suggestions for improvement
- Reviewing lesson plans prior to formal observations
- Communicating regularly with teacher candidates and clinical supervisors
- Promoting and sustain positive working relationships amongst the clinical supervisor, teacher candidate, and principal
- Responding to emails, phone calls, questions and other inquiries in a timely manner
- Communicating concerns with the Director of Student Teaching
- Documenting plan of action/interventions used to assist teacher candidates in improving skills
- Grading teacher candidates’ work submitted online and providing feedback
- Acting as a critical resource for teacher candidates as they face the challenges of teaching
- Respecting the cultural implications and expectations of the school and community
Required Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application includes an online application, resume/CV, cover letter addressing position requirements, copy of a valid teaching license and a list of two (2) professional references.
Review of applications will be ongoing.
Application Review Begins
22-Apr-2024
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Advertised Salary Range
$500 per Teacher Candidate
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information and retaliation in the University's programs and activities. Access to information regarding equal opportunity and diversity worksite posters is available at
http://www.humanresources.ku.edu/policies_procedures/category_details/index.aspx?category=8 or you may contact 785-864-4946 or
[email protected] for alternate access options. Any inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access,
[email protected] , 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.
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