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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11885968 Clinical
Instructor
School and Community Experiences
College of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The School and Community Experiences , in the College of Education, at
the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, seeks Clinical
Instructors to serve as direct supervisors of teacher candidates during
their field experiences. These part-time positions will be between zero
to 80% time, depending on the load. The Clinical Instructors are
responsible for coordination of the overall supervision throughout the
semester.
Clinical supervisors make classroom observations of the student teachers
and offer support and guidance to the cooperating teachers. The
supervisor is also the major communication link between the placement
school and the College of Education. Supervisors will meet regularly
with School and Community Experiences (SCE) staff and have frequent
communications with the methods instructors.
- Serving as liaison among student teachers, cooperating teachers,
course instructors, and SCE staff.
- Observing student teachers during the field experience. The clinical
instructor will also conduct goal-setting, pre-observation, and
reflective post-observation conferences. A minimum of formal
observations will be made for each placement experience.
- Providing oral and written feedback to teacher candidates after each
formal observation.
- Stimulating reflective thinking about teacher candidates\'
objectives, goals, strategies, and progress.
- Working collaboratively with cooperating teachers and SCE staff to
enact established remediation processes for teacher candidates who
need assistance in order to successfully complete program
expectations.
- Coordinating the evaluation of teacher candidates with the
cooperating teachers and the teacher candidate himself/herself.
- Facilitating seminars for teacher candidates in select geographic
areas, as requested.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master\'s degree or higher in education; or extensive previous
clinical supervision experience or specialized training in
high-needs content areas
- Teacher licensure
- Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching; considerable
classroom teaching experience preferred
Appointment Information
These part-time positions will be dependent upon student load, appointed
on a per-semester basis. The expected start date for Spring is January
16, 2024 and Fall is August 16, 2024. Salary is commensurate with
experience.
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom
of this posting. Applications not submitted through
https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For full
consideration, upload a cover letter that addresses your interest in
supervising as a Clinical Instructor, area(s) of expertise, possible
courses or content areas for which you are qualified, curriculum vita,
and the name, address, and phone numbers of three references. Complete
applications must be submitted by 6:00 P.M. (CST) October 15,2023 for
the Spring 2024 semester and 6:00 P.M. (CST) on June 14, 2024 for Fall
2024 semester.
For further information regarding the position, you may contact Cara
Gutzmer at caraknox@illinois.edu.
About the University and College
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is one of the leading
public universities in the world, with a student enrollment of more than
50,000 and nearly 3,000 faculty. The campus is renowned for creating
architectural accessibility (curb cuts were born here), wheelchair
athletics, and accessible higher education for individuals with
disabilities. Our vibrant and diverse community of 130,000 offers the
residential advantages of a medium-sized uni ersity city, excellent
cultural opportunities, and a high quality of life, with a cost of
living lower than the U.S. average. The University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment
in the Champaign-Urbana area. Please visit the dual academic career
webpage for more information.
The Colleg e of Education was one of the first in the country to prepare
teachers in special education. The College is comprised of faculty
across four departments with active research agendas. Altogether, the
College of Education has \$53,000,000 in active grant funding from
federal funding agenc ies (e.g., NIH, OSEP, IES). The College of
Education offers: a history of collaboration with schools to conduct
research; technology support and infrastructure; and doctoral programs
wherein students assist with research.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer,
including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and
complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
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