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Job title: Instructor of Education

Company: Pennsylvania State University

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The College of Education is searching for an individual to serve in the capacity of a full-time field experience supervisor for our central region cohorts in the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 academic semesters. This is a term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with an excellent possibility of re-funding. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Position responsibilities will include (1) observing cohorts of up to 23 students/cohort in schools within a 70-mile radius of University Park, (2) conferring with mentor teachers, (3) assessing student work, (4) attending monthly supervisor meetings at University Park, (5) conducting a weekly seminar for your cohorts of students, (6) adhering to course syllabi provided, (7) holding three-way assessment conferences with each student and mentor at mid-semester and at the end of the experience, and (8) recommending a final grade for the course.

Either certification in elementary education or similar field or certification as a school administrator is required; Five (5) years of successful teaching or administrative/supervisory experience in basic education and experience in supervising student teachers are strongly preferred.

Applicants should submit (1) a letter of application documenting their qualifications for the position; (2) a current curriculum vitae/resume; and (3) the names, mail addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three academic references.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

University Park, PA

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Location: Centre County, PA

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