Teacher Education - Adjunct Faculty - Wasatch District Liaison - 132276

Job Title:  Teacher Education - Adjunct Faculty - Wasatch District Liaison

Job Classification:  Adjunct Faculty - Teaching (Day or Evening classes)

Posting close date: July 5, 2024

Start date of this position:  August 1, 2024

Required Degree: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Degree must be in elementary education or early childhood education, or similar, from an accredited university.

Experience:   

• Certification/Licensure (El Ed).
• Extensive K-6 public school teaching experience (minimum 4 years).
• Demonstrated success teaching and mentoring preservice teachers in field settings.
• History of positive collaboration with community, school, and university personnel.
• Evidence of exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of current literature, trends, and issues in teacher education.
• Understanding of and commitment to the BYU/Public School Partnership vision and commitments.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have previously served as a Clinical Faculty Associate, facilitator, and/or principal at a partnership school in the partnering school district (Wasatch district).

Duties/Expectations: 

• The district liaison supports BYU and the school district in the oversight of various clinical aspects of the Elementary Education program in the assigned partnership district (Wasatch). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assist in the selection, training, support, and supervision of the Wasatch clinical faculty associate.
• Administer and oversee completion of performance-based assessments for teacher candidates in collaboration with other university faculty, including the input of information to various systems.
• Organize and facilitate high-quality field placements for teacher candidates.
• Teach university courses related to the Elementary Education program.
• Organize and conduct practical seminars for teacher candidates (interns, student teachers, practicum students).
• Conduct school visits and observations at schools located in Wasatch school district (Heber, Midway). Vehicle required (mileage reimbursed).
• Provide support and remediation for students not meeting standards.
• Plan and carry out various partnership-related meetings with groups such as partnership principals, facilitators, mentor teachers, and students.
• The district liaison should expect to attend various university-related meetings including, but not limited to, BYU University Conference, EEPAC, department faculty meetings, liaison meetings, district team meetings, graduation, etc. The liaison must model and demonstrate high levels of professionalism, and actively support and advocate for the mission and aims of BYU.

Successful candidate will be expected to teach in-person classes on the BYU/Provo campus, Provo, UT.

United by our common primary identity as Children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Information required at the time of application - Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically.

Document(s) required at the time of application - Please attach your updated Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.

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Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer.  All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.