Instructor/Professorial Lecturer Secondary English Language Arts in American University’s School of Education, City Teaching Alliance MAT Program – Philadelphia, PA

American University

183d • $75,000 - $79,787

About The Position

The School of Education (SOE) at American University (AU) invites applications for a term (non-tenure track) full-time position of Instructor/Professorial Lecturer (Clinical Faculty) with a focus on Secondary English Language Arts supporting our partnership with the City Teaching Alliance program. Faculty appointment for will be academic year 2025-2026. This position is for one year only and is non-renewable, the position will be based in Philadelphia, PA. Rank will be dependent on experience and stature in the field. The appointment is a 12-month faculty position and will commence on August 1, providing services in Philadelphia, PA. The position has two primary responsibilities - coursework instruction and instructional coaching support. Applicants should hold a master’s degree or higher in education or other closely related field (e.g., child development). The salary range for this position is $75,000.00 to $79,787.00.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in education or other closely related field (e.g., child development).

Responsibilities

• Teaching graduate courses (CTA faculty teach 18 credit hours per academic year across fall, spring, and summer, and receive 2 course releases for coaching responsibilities).
• Providing situated instructional coaching support to participants, i.e. observing, evaluating, and providing written and verbal feedback on instructional practices using instructional practice rubrics.
• Engaging in professional learning.
• Collaborating with colleagues on program and governance responsibilities.
• Working closely with Lead Clinical Faculty, Director of Clinical Faculty, site, and national level City Teaching Alliance staff to provide an excellent program for candidates.
• Lead coursework by demonstrating high-quality instructional practices, providing ongoing written and verbal feedback, supporting and grading assignments, and utilizing technology.
• Enact instructional coaching practices through goal setting, observing, evaluating, and providing feedback with early-stage educators and collaborate with their mentor/host teachers at the clinical placement.
• Evaluate participant performance in coursework and clinical placement contexts.
• Contribute to the design and innovation of existing and new City Teaching Alliance coursework and coaching activities.
• Reliably rate observed (virtual or in-person) teaching practice using instructional practice rubric(s).
• Maintain appropriate data on all program participants.
• Gather and/or support the maintenance of crucial coursework/clinical placement data for program participants using the established systems & dashboards, e.g. Learning Management Systems, Instructional Coaching platform, etc.
• Contribute to the various professional learning communities at AU-CTA, e.g. by sharing best practices in program delivery of coursework and/or instructional coaching, contributing to knowledge sharing in collaboration spaces, engaging in and presenting at annual professional learning institutes and site-based meetings, and teaming with others in support of participants.
• Provide ongoing feedback on the quality of curriculum, instructional coaching (i.e. tools, technology, practices), and programmatic support.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities in collaboration with other School of Education faculty and our City Teaching Alliance partners.
• Participate in CTA, SOE, and AU service, such as admissions work or on committees.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan.
• Tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families.
• Several leadership development certificates.
• Recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree