Lecturer – University Liaison

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

47d•Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Education & Human Development (SHED) at the University of Colorado Denver is seeking a Lecturer – University Liaison. This role serves in a supervisory capacity for teacher candidates completing early field experiences and clinical internships. The university liaison collaborates with school-based leaders and mentor teachers to support teacher candidate development. In Professional Development Schools (PDS), liaisons may also teach a site-based collaborative learning community seminar and work with school leadership to support the university partnership. Additionally, liaisons may provide virtual supervision to students in statewide, job-embedded pathways, connect with candidates via Zoom, email, and video-coaching, serve on the CU Denver Teacher Education Partnership Council, and support the admission interview process for selecting teacher candidates.

Requirements

Earned master’s degree in education or relevant content area.
Successful teaching or leadership practice in K-12, especially with diverse student populations.
Experience in mentoring and coaching teacher candidates and/or new teachers.
Evidence of significant collaboration skills in working with multiple stakeholders (e.g., district administrators, principals, teachers, etc.).
Proficient with basic technology (e.g., MS Word, Google documents, spreadsheets) and willingness to learn and utilize various technology platforms used in clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

Ed.D. or Ph.D. in relevant content area.
Successful experience in teacher education at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Knowledge of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices.
Knowledge of preservice and novice teacher development.
Knowledge and skill in mentoring, coaching, and providing growth-producing feedback.

Responsibilities

Serve in a supervisory capacity for teacher candidates completing early field experiences and clinical internships.
Work collaboratively with school-based leaders and practicing mentor teachers to support the development of teacher candidates.
Teach a site-based collaborative learning community seminar with the cohort of teacher candidates at the school (in PDS roles).
Collaborate closely with school leadership to support the development of the university partnership at the school, including inquiry and renewal of effective teaching practice (in PDS roles).
Provide virtual supervision to students in statewide, job-embedded pathways like P-TAP and T-PREP, connecting with and supporting candidates via Zoom, email and video-coaching.
Serve on the CU Denver Teacher Education Partnership Council that supports strong coordination of clinical experiences with coursework.
Support the admission interview process for selecting teacher candidates for the program.