Part-Time Field Supervisor/Lecturer I

University of Maine • Farmington, ME

19h

About The Position

The Field Supervisor/Lecturer mentors, observes, evaluates, and coaches practicum students and student teachers in Early Childhood and PK-12 partner schools throughout Central, Southern, and Mid-Coast Maine. The role connects practical classroom instruction with university coursework by bringing real-world classroom insight to higher education teaching.

The position includes travel to regional partner schools and teaching weekly higher education courses. Courses include EDU 396: Advanced Practicum Field Experience, supporting secondary education and physical education candidates as they plan, implement, and evaluate instruction alongside K-12 mentors; and EDU 389: Advanced Practicum and Seminar in Elementary Education, guiding elementary candidates through classroom management, small- and whole-class instruction, differentiated lesson planning, and standards-based assessment.

This is a part-time faculty appointment compensated on a per-credit-hour basis, with rates starting at $1,211 per credit hour. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience and follows the Maine Part-Time Faculty Association contract. Future teaching opportunities depend on course funding, performance, need, and availability; continuation is subject to the bargaining agreement and University policies. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship cannot be considered. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and a post-offer physical as applicable.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education, such as an MSEd, Educational Leadership, M.A.T., Special Education, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of public school teaching experience, including demonstrated leadership or supervisory roles in PK-12 settings.
• Valid driver’s license meeting University of Maine System standards to travel to partner schools throughout the region.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a mentor teacher or background in innovative models of pre-service teacher supervision and school-university partnerships.
• Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary or higher education level.

Responsibilities

• Travel to regional partner schools to observe and evaluate practicum students and student teachers.
• Provide constructive, real-time coaching to practicum students and student teachers.
• Teach weekly higher education courses.
• Guide secondary education and physical education candidates in planning, executing, and evaluating instructional strategies during classroom placements.
• Lead elementary education candidates through classroom management, small- and whole-class instruction, lesson-plan differentiation, and standards-based assessment.
• Collaborate with K-12 mentor teachers, school principals, and university faculty to support students in their field placements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level