University Supervisor of Field Experiences and Student Teaching

Messiah University • Mechanicsburg, PA

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About The Position

The University Supervisor of Field Experiences and Student Teaching supervises undergraduate and/or graduate students in school-based field placements. The Teacher Education Program (TEP), which oversees all teacher preparation programs and students at Messiah University, is the primary program context for this role. Supervisors may also report to the Graduate Program in Education.

The supervisor attends orientation sessions, observes and evaluates assigned field experience students, and provides detailed constructive feedback. The role also involves sharing information and evaluation data with the TEP office and collaborating with school-based personnel to support students in their placements.

Messiah University emphasizes diversity and inclusive excellence as part of its mission. Candidates should articulate why these commitments matter to them as people of faith and in their profession, and explain how they would advance this vision through teaching and learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctorate degree in Education.
• Teaching certification.
• Administrator experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising students in field placements or classroom teachers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend on-campus or virtual orientation sessions.
• Conduct observations and evaluations of assigned field experience students and provide detailed constructive feedback.
• Provide information, evaluation data, and feedback to the Teacher Education Program office.
• Collaborate with school-based personnel to support field experience students.
• Articulate how they would contribute to the university’s vision for diversity and inclusive excellence through teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time