Texas A&M University-San Antonio Looking for Field Supervisor – Educator CAFE at San Antonio, TX Full Time

Job Title
Field Supervisor – Educator CAFE

Agency
Texas A&M University – San Antonio

Department
Educator Preparation Program

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
San Antonio, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description
The Department of Educator CAFÉ is currently seeking applicants from qualified candidates for part-time (typically two classes), non-tenure-track adjunct faculty positions. The Educator CAFÉ Program offers undergraduate degrees that can prepare students for Teacher Certification in related careers for either a school setting or the public sector. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Field Residency 1, Field Residency 2, and Clinical Teaching. Preference will be given to applicants who have evidence of effective teaching in the field of Education. Teaching assignments include face-to-face seminars and observations in the field. Workload hours depend on the course schedule but may include after-hours conferences.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduate courses focused on Field Residency and Clinical Teaching.
• Working with lead faculty.
• Develop a relationship with partnering districts/schools that support and enhance TAMUSA’s mission and goals.
• Directly observe TAMUSA students in the field.
• Provide ongoing feedback to students regarding lesson plans, observations, etc.
• Arrange and conduct appraisal and assessment meetings to encourage and facilitate the professional growth of the teaching candidate.
• Attend required professional development activities.
• Provide support, guidance, and oral/written feedback to enhance student development as a classroom teacher.
• Meet with candidates and cooperating teachers throughout the semester to ensure clinical teaching success.
• Assist students in improving their professional decision-making abilities through critical self-reflection and self-analysis.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Education or a commensurate field.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Education.
• University teaching experience.
• Experience mentoring students.
• Experience using T-TESS.
• Principal Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skills and experience designing effective learning activities.
• Ability to work with the public in a pleasant, cooperative, collaborative manner.
• Experience in a supervisory role.

REVIEW OF APPLICANTS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY. THE POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Finalists will be required to provide three current, original letters of recommendation and original transcripts to the Interim Director of Field Experiences, Mrs. Lisa Tieken. Before issuing a letter of appointment, at least two original letters of recommendation less than one-year-old and bearing the writer’s actual signature, as well as official transcripts from each degree-granting institution must be received directly by the College of Education & Human Development.

PLEASE SEND MATERIALS TO:

Search Committee Chair
Mrs. Lisa Tieken
Interim Director of Field Experiences & Clinical Assistant Professor
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Department of Educator CAFÉ
One University Way
San Antonio, TX 78224
E-mail: [email protected]

(E-scripts and E-recommendations will be considered if emailed directly to [email protected])
If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective adjunct faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Completed applications will include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Complete set of unofficial transcripts
• Contact information for at least two references

Before you submit the application, please make sure all required documents are uploaded. If you have issues with adding documents with your application, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058. Once your application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:
http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html

Summary of Employee Benefits: 
https://www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/summary-of-employees-benefits.pdf  

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities. 

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058. 

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.