Job No: 509850
Work Type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois

Title: Clinician or Clinical Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: Clinical Asst Professor

Division Name: Academic Affairs

College/Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts

Department: School of Music

Campus Location: Normal, IL

The School of Music invites applications for Student Teacher Supervisors to supervise student teachers around Illinois for the upcoming academic year. These positions involve mentoring teacher candidates in their student teaching internship. The supervisor is a liaison between ISU and the school district personnel, primarily the cooperating teacher. The supervisor is responsible for observing the student teacher on-site and providing a formal assessment of the teacher candidate's teaching episodes. In addition, the supervisor will assess reflection assignments written by the student teacher. The supervisor is responsible for assigning grades for the student teacher.

Applications are accepted continuously for part-time, non-tenure-track positions and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply.

The supervisor will be expected to do the following:
1. Complete five visits with the student teacher and the cooperating teacher within the semester
2. Keep weekly informal communication with the student teacher through phone calls or emails. Also, informal communication with coop as needed.
3. Read and review student teacher's edTPA materials.
4. Complete formal assessment of observations using School of Music rubric and uploading through LiveText electronic portfolio.

This position is represented by the Illinois State University Education Association and may have associated dues or fees.

Illinois State University's School of Music prides itself in the individualized attention it provides to students majoring in liberal arts, music business, music education, music composition, music therapy, music performance, collaborative piano, and graduate conducting.

1. Degree: Bachelor of Music Education or closely related field.
2. Five years of teaching experience.
3. Ability to support and mentor the student teacher throughout the student teaching experience.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication.
5. High standard of professionalism as a representative of the School of Music and Illinois State University.
6. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.
7. If this position is Security Sensitive or if you are subject to a criminal background investigation based on University policy, employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

1. Master's degree.
2. Experience as cooperating teacher and/or student teacher supervisor.

Varies

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Ability to conduct or attend meetings in various locations across campus and in PK-12 schools in Illinois.

Varies

Varies based on student placement

C.V., Cover Letter, Reference List

PLEASE NOTE: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Certification of Retirement Annuity (required for SURS annuitants only)

PLEASE NOTE: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Please complete the faculty employment application and attach separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (at least three professional references and contact information), and resume/C.V. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at 309-438-3383.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

School of Music:
Lauren Palmer
lmvala@ilstu.edu

Human Resources:
Clay Gruenwald
cmgruen1@ilstu.edu

If this position is Security Sensitive or if you are subject to a criminal background investigation based on University policy, employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at .

Application Opened: 07/08/2020 08:50 AM CST
Application Closes: