What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty –Clinical Supervisor of Teacher Candidates position at Aurora University?
Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.
AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.
We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found
Position Purpose
Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing.
Essential Job Functions
Aurora University is searching for qualified candidates to supervise/evaluate pre-teachers in their methods and student teaching clinical experiences. A master’s degree in a related field, current Illinois teaching licensure in content area of supervision, and five years teaching experience is required. Daytime availability and travel to local schools is required. This is not a full time faculty teaching position. Pay is per student supervised.
Essential Job Requirements
Education: Master Degree in Education or related field. Professional Educator License/Certification required in content area of supervision. Minimum qualifications must align to the
Experience: 5 years teaching experience
Skills: Knowledge of content for area of supervision; evaluation of what constitutes good teaching, knowledge of Charlotte Danielson Evaluation System, mentoring disposition.
Expected Availability (Days, Times, and Location): Requirements vary by content area but generally include 3–4 in-person evaluations at the assigned school during school hours. Placements will be within a 30-mile radius of Aurora University. Supervisors are also expected to conduct weekly check-ins with both the student teacher and bi-monthly with the cooperating teacher.
Compensation: Compensation is based on the content area and the required number of evaluations. For Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Physical Education, the rate is $550 per student teacher. For Early Childhood/Special Education (ECS) and Special Education, the rate is $825 per student teacher.
The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein.
Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.
Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.
We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found
Position Purpose
Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing.
Essential Job Functions
Aurora University is searching for qualified candidates to supervise/evaluate pre-teachers in their methods and student teaching clinical experiences. A master’s degree in a related field, current Illinois teaching licensure in content area of supervision, and five years teaching experience is required. Daytime availability and travel to local schools is required. This is not a full time faculty teaching position. Pay is per student supervised.
Essential Job Requirements
Education: Master Degree in Education or related field. Professional Educator License/Certification required in content area of supervision. Minimum qualifications must align to the
Experience: 5 years teaching experience
Skills: Knowledge of content for area of supervision; evaluation of what constitutes good teaching, knowledge of Charlotte Danielson Evaluation System, mentoring disposition.
Expected Availability (Days, Times, and Location): Requirements vary by content area but generally include 3–4 in-person evaluations at the assigned school during school hours. Placements will be within a 30-mile radius of Aurora University. Supervisors are also expected to conduct weekly check-ins with both the student teacher and bi-monthly with the cooperating teacher.
Compensation: Compensation is based on the content area and the required number of evaluations. For Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Physical Education, the rate is $550 per student teacher. For Early Childhood/Special Education (ECS) and Special Education, the rate is $825 per student teacher.
The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein.
Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.
Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position is not eligible for benefits.