Department/Organization
212401 - Curriculum and Instruction
Rank
Instructor
Position Summary
The College of Education seeks qualified candidates for a rolling pool of Clinical Supervisors to support teacher candidates during internship, practicum, and field experiences.
Detailed Position Information
The College of Education seeks qualified candidates for a rolling pool of Clinical Supervisors to support teacher candidates during internship, practicum, and field experiences. Supervisors serve as liaisons between the university and P–12 school partners, providing coaching, observation, and evaluation of teacher candidates in clinical settings.
Appointments are made on an as-needed basis, depending on program and placement demands.
Key Responsibilities
· Conduct formal and informal observations of teacher candidates
· Provide timely, constructive feedback aligned with program and state standards
· Collaborate with cooperating teachers and university faculty
· Complete required documentation and evaluation reports
· Support candidates in meeting professional expectations and growth goals
· Report any issues and concerns to designated department coordinators, department heads and OCE director.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Ability to effectively coach adult learners
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to work collaboratively with university and P–12 partners
· Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple placements
Appointment Terms
· This is a part-time, temporary, as-needed position
· Candidates will remain in the applicant pool and may be contacted as supervision needs arise
· Placement assignments may vary by semester, location, and program area
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following:
· Master’s degree or higher in an education teaching field from an accredited institution OR
· Bachelor’s degree in an education teaching field from an accredited institution and substantial professional experience, defined as:
o Minimum of 5 years of successful P–12 classroom teaching experience, AND
o Demonstrated leadership experience, such as:
§ Instructional coach, mentor teacher, or lead teacher
§ Department chair or grade-level team leader
§ Curriculum development or district initiative leadership
§ National Board Certification, teacher of the year recognition, or similar distinction
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Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or coaching teacher candidates or novice teachers · Experience working with diverse student populations and school settings · Familiarity with state standards and educator preparation program expectations (e.g., Alabama State Department of Education guidelines) · Strong interpersonal, coaching, and evaluation skills
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Application Materials · Resume or CV · Cover letter highlighting relevant teaching and leadership experience · Contact information for professional references
About the Division/College/School
For over 150 years, the College of Education has been dedicated to developing professionals with the expertise needed to advance the intellectual and social conditions of all learners. By effectively preparing graduates to pursue their pedagogical and scholarly endeavors, the College of Education aims to lead Alabama in teaching, scholarship, advocacy, and service. Our faculty’s research, teaching, and service is widely recognized through their securement of external funding, national awards, professional organization leadership, established centers and offices, and outreach to the local, state, and national communities. Faculty in the college are free to pursue their passions, partner with the local communities, and excel in their many pursuits of academia.
The College of Education consists of six academic departments and 29 high-caliber programs, including opportunities that enable students to earn specialized degrees in teacher education, exercise science, and educational neuroscience. Through a robust offering of main campus options, online degrees, and certification programs, the College is poised to accommodate any learner. The College of Education is also home to the No. 1 competitive adaptive sports program in the nation, UA Adapted Athletics, and proudly supports their successes at their state-of-the-art facilities. With teaching, research, and outreach efforts that serve the local community and beyond, the College of Education continues to expand its footprint in both the world of academia and in our global society.
The College of Education is committed to advancing opportunities for all of its community members, including increasing and retaining faculty, staff, and students from a range of backgrounds and areas of expertise, creating a culture that welcomes a vibrant and global college community, and providing opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to develop competencies that support these efforts. For more information on the College of Education’s commitments and efforts, please visit our website: https://education.ua.edu/
About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) discrimination is illegal poster.
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