Job Description - College of Education

Department of Teaching
Office of Student Field Experiences
College of Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa

Coordinator/Supervisor of PK-12 student teachers beginning January 2010 (preferred). Nine-month; rank dependent upon degree and experience. Initial assignment in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate/supervise student teachers (placing, supervising, conferencing, evaluating).
Serve as a liaison between UNI and the Cedar Falls and surrounding school districts.
Assume committee responsibilities and assignments of the Office of Student Field Experiences; participate in instruction/curriculum development team as appropriate.
Work with practitioners on collaborative professional activities.
Teach courses/seminars as appropriate in academic discipline.
Demonstrate scholarly activity, quality teaching, and service to the University and profession.

Qualifications:

Earned doctorate (assistant/associate professor rank) required for tenure-track appointment (preferred); Masters degree (instructor rank) required for term appointment.
At least five years of successful teaching experience in pre-K, elementary and/or secondary school required.
Knowledge of and experience with educational supervision and evaluation, school curriculum, teaching/learning processes, and instructional strategies required.
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a university instructional/curriculum development and research team required.
Demonstrated ability to network with school administrators/personnel required.
Proficient or exemplary evaluations from current or immediate past supervisor required.
Pre-employment background checks are required.

Salary:

Competitive. Benefits include TIAA/CREF retirement, group life, disability, dental and medical insurance.

Applications:

The department encourages applications from persons of color, women, persons living with disabilities, and veterans.

Forward a letter of application, a current vita, and the name, address, and telephone number of three references to:

Greg Reed, Search Chair
Office of Student Field Experiences
509 SEC, University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: (319) 273-2202, FAX (319) 273-7298
studentteaching@uni.edu

For more information regarding the University of Northern Iowa Teacher Education Programs and the Office of Student Field Experiences, see http://www.uni.edu/coe

Timeline:

Applications received by October 23, 2009, will be given full consideration.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action.

UNI is a smoke-free campus.


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	Department of Teaching Office of Student Field Experiences College of Education University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa Coordinator/Supervisor of PK-12 student teachers beginning January 2010 (preferred). Nine-month; rank dependent upon degree and experience. Initial assignment in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Responsibilities: Coordinate/supervise student teachers (placing, supervising, conferencing, evaluating). Serve as a liaison between UNI and the Cedar Falls and surrounding school districts. Assume committee responsibilities and assignments of the Office of Student Field Experiences; participate in instruction/curriculum development team as appropriate. Work with practitioners on collaborative professional activities. Teach courses/seminars as appropriate in academic discipline. Demonstrate scholarly activity, quality teaching, and service to the University and profession. Qualifications: Earned doctorate (assistant/associate professor rank) required for tenure-track appointment (preferred); Masters degree (instructor rank) required for term appointment. At least five years of successful teaching experience in pre-K, elementary and/or secondary school required. Knowledge of and experience with educational supervision and evaluation, school curriculum, teaching/learning processes, and instructional strategies required. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a university instructional/curriculum development and research team required. Demonstrated ability to network with school administrators/personnel required. Proficient or exemplary evaluations from current or immediate past supervisor required. Pre-employment background checks are required. Salary: Competitive. Benefits include TIAA/CREF retirement, group life, disability, dental and medical insurance. Applications: The department encourages applications from persons of color, women, persons living with disabilities, and veterans. Forward a letter of application, a current vita, and the name, address, and telephone number of three references to: Greg Reed, Search Chair Office of Student Field Experiences 509 SEC, University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Phone: (319) 273-2202, FAX (319) 273-7298 studentteaching@uni.edu For more information regarding the University of Northern Iowa Teacher Education Programs and the Office of Student Field Experiences, see http://www.uni.edu/coe Timeline: Applications received by October 23, 2009, will be given full consideration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action. UNI is a smoke-free campus.