Student Teacher Supervisor Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time University Supervisors of Student Teachers and Residents. For more information about the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships in our School of Education, please visit: here.

Responsibilities

• Serve as University Supervisor for teacher licensure candidates in student teaching and/or residency assignments in K-12 Art, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, Early Childhood, Elementary, Music, Physical Education, Secondary Education (English, Math, Social Studies, Science), Special Education, and/or World Languages.
• For Student Teaching Supervisors working with single-semester Student Teachers, this includes:
• Observe, coach, and evaluate teacher candidates’ performance in student teaching/residency placements
• Conduct 3-4 site visits over the 16-week placement for observation, coaching, and assessment; complete mid and final term evaluation
• Facilitate 5 hours of regularly-scheduled student teaching seminars across the semester, often in collaboration with faculty and/or other supervisors
• Guide and evaluate students’ work on the required Collection of Teaching Artifacts and Reflections final project
• Maintain close communication with the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships (OCEP) throughout the semester
• Attend professional development and training sessions for University Supervisors
• University Supervisors must be available for school visits during the school day and must be available for communication with OCEP and assigned student teachers no later than August 1st (fall semester) or January 2nd (spring semester)

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field
• Teaching experience in public or private school settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree, plus 30 semester hours of relevant post-degree study
• Teaching experience in content area of Supervision
• Supervisory/Coaching experience (e.g. as a principal, department chair, instructional coach, or as a previous mentor teacher/cooperating teacher)

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester-by-semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment. Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person and/or on campus and at supervision sites upon hire.

How To Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, here. Complete applications will include the following materials:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter
• Copies of all unofficial transcripts
• A list of three professional references and their contact information

Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume/cover letter submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.

Salary for Announcement

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1264 - $1482. For more information, please view the pay rates under the School of Education (SOE): here.

Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more. For a brief overview, please see: here.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.