Assistant Professor of Instruction, Field Coordinator (School of Education)

Xavier University • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Education at Xavier University is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Instruction to serve as Field Coordinator, starting Fall 2026. This role reports to the director of the School of Education. The position has two main responsibilities: coordinating field placements, experiences, and student teaching across licensure programs, which involves collaboration with various stakeholders and maintaining clinical practice infrastructure; and developing and strengthening school and district partnerships to support clinical experiences, program visibility, and recruitment. The role also includes teaching 3-6 credits per semester in an area of expertise. The School of Education, part of Xavier University’s College of Health and Human Sciences, focuses on transformative, personalized learning aligned with Xavier’s Jesuit Catholic mission, emphasizing academic excellence, ethics, advocacy, community partnerships, and diversity.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education or related field
• Current teacher licensure required.
• Five or more years of successful teaching experience in K–12 education, while holding a professional license.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain school-university partnerships.
• Knowledge of teacher preparation, licensure pathways, clinical practice, field placement expectations, and/or accreditation processes.
• Excellent organizational skills, especially in managing student records, placement documentation, and electronic files.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with students, faculty, field supervisors, school leaders, cooperating teachers, and community partners.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree in Education (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) or in related field.
• Collegiate teaching experience.
• Previous leadership, supervision, or coordination experience.
• Excellent technology skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and electronic record/database systems; experience with field placement management software.
• Ohio licensure or ability to obtain/transfer Ohio licensure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate major field experiences and student teaching placements across licensure programs.
• Arrange and coordinate student teacher placements and major field experiences at area schools and districts, including at Xavier’s Laboratory school, St. Peter Faber Academy.
• Communicate with students, program directors, school partners, field supervisors, and administrative staff to ensure placements are appropriate, timely, and aligned with program and licensure requirements.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required by students, host schools, supervisors, and the School of Education.
• Monitor student completion of placement requirements, communicate with students regarding missing documentation, and collaborate with program directors and administrative staff to ensure requirements are met.
• Maintain and expand relationships with public, private, and parochial schools across the region.
• Serve as a key School of Education contact for principals, teachers, district leaders, and community partners.
• Initiate and support partnerships that strengthen field placement opportunities, clinical experiences, and long-term collaboration between Xavier and area schools.
• Collaborate with program directors, licensure personnel, and accreditation personnel to ensure that field experiences and student teaching placements meet program, state, and accreditation expectations.
• Maintain relevant records and provide information needed for reporting, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a central communication point among students, field supervisors, cooperating teachers, school personnel, program directors, and School of Education leadership.
• Work with appropriate faculty and supervisors when concerns arise related to student performance, professionalism, placement fit, or school-based expectations.
• Assist with communication, documentation, expectations, and support for field supervisors working with Xavier students in field experiences and student teaching placements.
• Collaborate with program directors and School of Education leadership regarding supervisor needs, concerns, and qualifications.
• Provide general information to prospective or newly admitted students seeking teacher licensure, especially as it relates to field experiences, clinical expectations, and program pathways.
• Collaborate with program directors and graduate/admission personnel as needed, while formal academic advising remains with the appropriate program faculty or director.
• Participate in recruitment-related events or communications when connected to school partnerships, licensure pathways, field experiences, or community engagement.
• Teach approximately one course per semester or as assigned, based on the individual’s credentials, expertise, and the needs of the School of Education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level