Adjunct Faculty- Field Experience Supervisor (Continuing Education)

Seattle Pacific University • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

Seattle Pacific University's Center for Professional Education (CPE), within the College of Humanities, Education, and the Arts, seeks experienced current or recently retired K–12 educators to serve as adjunct faculty field experience supervisors for teachers completing add-on endorsement programs. Assignments depend on program needs, supervisor qualifications, and student enrollment. The listed endorsement areas are Health and Fitness, Library Media, Special Education, Reading, English Language Learners (ELL) and Bilingual Education, and Elementary Education.

Supervisors provide individualized instruction, professional mentoring, and assessment as candidates apply endorsement-specific knowledge and teaching practices in K–12 classrooms. They guide candidates in developing and demonstrating the competencies required to complete their field experience coursework. The role contributes to SPU's Christ-centered learning and working community and requires alignment with and support for SPU's Statement of Faith and its derivative policies and lifestyle expectations.

This is a part-time adjunct faculty appointment. Compensation is $500 per assigned student field experience.

Requirements

• A master's degree in education or a closely related field.
• A valid Washington State teaching certificate.
• Current or recent K–12 teaching experience in at least one of the identified endorsement areas.
• At least five years of teaching experience in the relevant area for applicants currently teaching.
• Strong knowledge of effective instructional practices, professional teaching standards, and assessment methods.
• Ability to teach, mentor, and evaluate adult learners in a professional education setting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Personal commitment to the Christian faith and affirmation of SPU's Statement of Faith; enthusiasm for supporting the University's Christian mission; and willingness to uphold SPU's policies and lifestyle expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction and professional guidance to endorsement candidates during field experience coursework.
• Teach and reinforce endorsement-specific instructional practices, professional standards, and effective teaching strategies.
• Mentor candidates through reflection, feedback, and coaching to strengthen their instructional effectiveness.
• Observe candidates' classroom instruction and evaluate their application of teaching competencies.
• Provide formative feedback and instructional guidance to support candidate growth and improvement.
• Assess candidate performance against established course objectives and endorsement requirements.
• Review and evaluate field experience assignments, reflections, and required documentation.
• Determine candidate achievement of course learning outcomes and submit final grades and assessments.
• Communicate with candidates and CPE staff regarding instructional progress and successful completion of field experience requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time