Non-Tenure-Line Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor in Education/Field Practicum Supervisor

Penn State University•Altoona, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Penn State Altoona invites applications for a temporary full-time, Non-Tenure-Line Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor in education/field practicum supervisor to work with the Elementary and Early Childhood Education Program. This is a temporary appointment to cover a temporary vacancy. This position provides field-based supervision of preK-4th grade pre-student and student teachers in local and regional elementary schools. This position is a non-tenure track appointment for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters beginning immediately or as negotiated. The field supervision component includes observing and assessing pre-student and student teachers in classroom settings, as well as teaching after school/evening seminars. Supervisors also work with classroom mentor teachers to support preservice teacher development and collaborate with university faculty to coordinate course experiences. Other responsibilities include engaging in scholarly activities to stay current in the discipline, participation in program accreditation, curriculum assessment and course development; undergraduate academic advising, advising student clubs, performing academic reviews, and providing career guidance; participation in student recruitment and retention activities; participation in campus, university, and professional service activities; and outreach to the community. Successful candidates will work collaboratively with other faculty to support our mission of ensuring the highest quality undergraduate education. Candidates must be student-centered and open to innovative program delivery using technology. Candidates will also be expected to participate in student recruitment and retention, and program assessment. Additional teaching opportunities will be based on program need and candidate qualifications.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education or a related field.
A minimum of 5 years of elementary classroom teaching experience.
PA State Police Criminal Background Check.
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form.
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Valid driver’s license.
Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.

Responsibilities

Provide field-based supervision of preK-4th grade pre-student and student teachers in local and regional elementary schools.
Observe and assess pre-student and student teachers in classroom settings.
Teach after school/evening seminars.
Work with classroom mentor teachers to support preservice teacher development.
Collaborate with university faculty to coordinate course experiences.
Engage in scholarly activities to stay current in the discipline.
Participate in program accreditation, curriculum assessment and course development.
Provide undergraduate academic advising, advise student clubs, perform academic reviews, and provide career guidance.
Participate in student recruitment and retention activities.
Participate in campus, university, and professional service activities.
Engage in outreach to the community.
Work collaboratively with other faculty to support the mission of ensuring the highest quality undergraduate education.
Participate in student recruitment and retention.
Participate in program assessment.