University of Michigan Looking for LEO Intermittent at Ann Arbor, MI Full Time

JOB OPENING ID: 233624

REGULAR/TEMPORARY: Regular

ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP: School Education

DEPARTMENT: SOE- Teacher Education

Summary

Build Knowledgeable of Teacher Education Program

• Become knowledgeable about Teacher Education program specific curriculum and activities teaching interns engage in during the professional course sequence
• Become knowledgeable about program competencies/indicators as a system for providing feedback and final evaluation
• Read and understand the Teacher Education Program Policy Handbook
• Follow the directions of the TE/ IRB approval agreement concerning consent notification distribution, data collection and storage

Serve as Instructor of Record (for EDUC 654)

• Keep accurate records of student attendance and performance
• Submit student records (i.e. grades)
• Use course management systems and technology to effectively manage administrative and instructional tasks (e.g. Canvas, Concur, etc.)
• Report concerns regarding student performance to appropriate program personnel (e.g. lead faculty, department chair, and program staff)

Design and/or Plan Course(s) and Course Materials

• Co-design syllabus: With relevant lead faculty and/or chair/director/clinical experiences coordinator, co-design a syllabus for field seminar and field experiences that –
  • connects to and builds upon content knowledge in major or minor
  • connects to and builds upon teaching interns’ previous and concurrent courses and experiences in Teacher Education (TE)
  • including, but not limited to educational psychology, practices in disciplinary literacy, foundations/multicultural education/educational reform, subject area methods and field placements
  • models, links to and creates opportunities for skill-building of competencies (e.g. rehearsals, microteaching, demonstrations, etc.)
• Plan and conduct seminars to meet course goals and enact syllabus scheduled regularly as per specific program expectations
• Support integration of field work and Teacher Education coursework
• Support and facilitate Teacher Education program specific activities, assignments and assessments in courses and field that are necessary for student advancement in the program and TEAC/CAEP Program evaluation.

Teach and Evaluate Students and Document Progress

• Mentor and support students in the implementation of teaching content, as well as the professionalism and other dimensions of teaching (e.g. building relationships, professional presence, etc.)
• Provide opportunities for interns to practice and problem solve around common problems of practice (e.g. issues of classroom management and student behavior, etc.)
• Monitor and assess initial teaching experiences using program and/or subject area assessment tools and documentation formats
• Evaluate teaching intern seminar performance and submit grade/performance rating
• Communicate effectively with each intern about progress, questions, concerns, etc.
• Assist in identifying and working with students of concern, particularly academic and professional concerns and communicate those concerns to Teacher Education program administrator.
• Meet submission deadlines for required student progress documentation to Teacher Education and/or relevant faculty

Mission Statement

We respect and value individuals from all races, ethnic backgrounds, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, economic or veteran status, and other diverse perspectives and individual differences. Further, we are committed to tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect everywhere within our community and we affirm our promise to make the School of Education a welcoming place for all.  In seeking new staff members, we are committed to hiring those who share in our reverence and expectation for diversity.

Required Qualifications*

• Record of successful 6-8 teaching experience or transferable equivalent; and
• Graduate degree in an education program/education-related field; or
• Disposition to seek out resources to be an effective instructor (e.g. resources for mentorship, etc.)

Desired Qualifications*

• Teacher education/preparation teaching experience and/or experience as a professional development provider for teachers and/or mentor teacher
• 6-8 teaching experience at Scarlett Middle School or another a diverse setting, or equivalent transferrable experience
• Content area degree or comparable demonstration of content knowledge from professional record

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

233624

Working Title

LEO Intermittent

Job Title

LEO Intermittent Lecturer

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Education

Department

SOE- Teacher Education

Posting Begin/End Date

4/25/2023 – 5/05/2023

Career Interest

LEO – Lecturers