Clinician or Clinical Assistant Professor- Business Education - Creating a Pool
About The Position
The Business Education Department at Illinois State University is creating a pool of qualified individuals for Clinician or Clinical Assistant Professor positions, focusing on student-teacher supervision. These are part-time, non-tenure-track roles, with applications accepted continuously as vacancies arise. The primary responsibility is to mentor teacher candidates during their student teaching internship, acting as a liaison between Illinois State University and school district personnel, particularly the cooperating teacher. Supervisors will conduct at least six on-site observations per semester, provide formal midterm and final assessments, grade weekly assignments, and participate in monthly Zoom meetings with student-teachers and other supervisors. Illinois State University, founded in 1857, enrolls approximately 21,000 students across six colleges and is guided by core values including Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. The university is located in Bloomington-Normal, a community of about 172,000, known for its school systems, high educational attainment, parks, healthcare, arts, and economic opportunities. Bloomington-Normal has been recognized as a top place to live and a best small college town, with convenient access to major cities like Chicago and St. Louis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Education or related field
- At least five years of classroom teaching experience in a middle school or high school Business Education classroom
- State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position
Responsibilities
- Mentor teacher candidates in their student teaching internship
- Act as a liaison between ISU and the school district personnel, primarily the cooperating teacher
- Observe the student-teacher on-site at least six times during the student teaching semester
- Provide formal assessments (midterm and final) of the teacher candidate's teaching episodes
- Grade weekly assignments
- Attend monthly Zoom meetings with the student-teachers and the other Business Education supervisors
Benefits
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid benefit time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
