Director of Clinical Experiences
Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley, and Beckley.
About the Role
12-month, non-classified position provides leadership and coordination for clinical experiences, field placements, supervision, assessment, accreditation support, orientation, recruitment, and Professional Learning Community (PLC) development within undergraduate teacher education. This position reports to the Chair of Undergraduate Teacher Education for 75% of assigned responsibilities and to the Director of the Student Center of Professional Education Services (SCoPES) for 25% of assigned responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Work cooperatively with faculty in COEPD to design performance assessment instruments for all clinical experiences.
- Coordinate clinical placements, including the selection of clinical sites and supervision arrangements with public school personnel and school systems.
- Ensure clinical placements are entered, updated, and maintained in the Student Learning and Licensure platform.
- Monitor students’ clinical experiences and performance in the Student Learning and Licensure platform.
- Work cooperatively with local education agencies, school principals, supervisors, college representatives, and students to resolve issues that arise in clinical placements.
- Work cooperatively with the college certification officer to ensure clinical placements are consistent with West Virginia Department of Education requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of assessment and accreditation reports.
- Maintain current clinical experience materials, records, handbooks, forms, and related documentation.
- Support student orientation and recruitment activities related to undergraduate teacher education and clinical experiences.
- Support the development and facilitation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) among teacher candidates, faculty, supervisors, and school partners.
- Teach courses for the COEPD each term.
- Provide clinical supervision as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of undergraduate teacher education, clinical experiences, accreditation, advising, and student success.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in appropriate field required.
- At least three years of U.S. public school teaching experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate degree in an appropriate field.
- At least five years of U.S. public school teaching experience.
- Competence in instructional technology.
- Experience working with accreditation processes.
- Experience in academic advising.
- Experience coordinating clinical placements, field experiences, educator preparation partnerships, orientation, recruitment, or Professional Learning Community development.
Benefits
- Work week is 37.5 hours.
- Almost two weeks off for Winter Break in December.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Annual and sick leave: Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff, and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
- Health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with seven health benefit plans.
- Educational/tuition benefits for regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
- Retirement plans through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits-eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
- Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost; optional life insurance coverage available with pre-tax earnings.
- Wellness programs, including care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.
Pay
Salary range: $60,441–$78,574.
Schedule
Full-time.