What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Clinical Experiences position at College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University, Order of Saint Benedict?
The Department of Education at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) invites applications for a full-time (0.92 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Director of Clinical Experiences.
The primary responsibilities of this position include leadership in the development, support and assessment of teacher candidates in their clinical experiences throughout the program. This position will be responsible for making elementary, middle and secondary classroom placements and for collaborating with faculty, university supervisors, and area schools. The Director will also facilitate student teaching seminars and the licensure process for teacher candidates.
Why Join Us?
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment. To learn more about our benefits, visit csbsju.edu/jobs. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.
Department Highlights
The Education Department has 7 full-time faculty, 4 part-time faculty and 2 full-time staff. The mission of the CSB/SJU Education Department is to provide exemplary teacher preparation within the framework provided by the Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice for Teachers. We seek to prepare teachers who use their content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and understanding of students’ diverse needs when making informed, ethical classroom decisions that foster their students' learning.
College/University Highlights
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.
CSB/SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative education of their students. Please view our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition.
With a total enrollment of approximately 2,900 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development.
Inclusive Excellence
Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply." Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a cover letter and resume. Application review will begin September 3, 2026 and continue until filled.
If you require an accommodation to participate in the CSB and SJU hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5501 or employment@csbsju.edu.
It is the policy of CSB and SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.
The primary responsibilities of this position include leadership in the development, support and assessment of teacher candidates in their clinical experiences throughout the program. This position will be responsible for making elementary, middle and secondary classroom placements and for collaborating with faculty, university supervisors, and area schools. The Director will also facilitate student teaching seminars and the licensure process for teacher candidates.
Why Join Us?
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 18 Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
- Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
- Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more
Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment. To learn more about our benefits, visit csbsju.edu/jobs. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.
The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.
Department Highlights
The Education Department has 7 full-time faculty, 4 part-time faculty and 2 full-time staff. The mission of the CSB/SJU Education Department is to provide exemplary teacher preparation within the framework provided by the Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice for Teachers. We seek to prepare teachers who use their content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and understanding of students’ diverse needs when making informed, ethical classroom decisions that foster their students' learning.
College/University Highlights
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.
CSB/SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative education of their students. Please view our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition.
With a total enrollment of approximately 2,900 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development.
Inclusive Excellence
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems to best meet the needs of our community as we educate students to address the most urgent needs of society. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.
Recruit, hire, train and provide ongoing support for and evaluation of student teaching supervisors and cooperating teachers.
Coordinate clinical placements, including field experiences and student teaching assignments, to ensure clinical experiences align with Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) requirements, accreditation standards, and institutional learning outcomes.
Develop and implement systems to document and verify that teacher candidates complete required clinical experiences with students representing diverse backgrounds and exceptionalities, including learners with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Establish processes to solicit, analyze, and use feedback from teacher candidates, cooperating teachers, university supervisors, and school partners to support continuous program improvement.
Collaborate with departmental colleagues to align clinical experiences with program needs and priorities.
Provide timely and professional communication with teacher candidates, faculty, university supervisors, cooperating teachers, and school administrators regarding clinical experience requirements, expectations, policies, and procedures.
Ensure candidate eligibility, application, placement, and completion processes for student teaching and teacher licensure, in alignment with the Clinical Experiences and Student Teaching Handbook.
Plan, facilitate, and assess student teaching seminars designed to support candidates' professional growth and transition into the teaching profession.
Regularly attend MACTE meetings related to Clinical Experiences.
Required
- Master's degree in education, educational leadership, teacher education, or a related field required.
- 5 years of experience in K-12 education, higher education, educator preparation, or a related field.
- Experience working with diverse K–12 students, schools, districts, and communities, with a demonstrated commitment to educational equity and inclusive practices.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with university faculty, K–12 partners, candidates, and community stakeholders.
- Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate complex processes, and attend to detail.
- Knowledge of current trends, research, policies, and best practices in educator preparation, clinical practice, and school-university partnerships, or a demonstrated commitment to developing this expertise.
- Ability to plan and deliver instruction to student teachers in a seminar format, ensuring required standards are addressed effectively.
- Ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member, and to provide leadership in the hiring, training and management of student teacher supervisors.
- Experience and/or knowledge of current educator licensure requirements, clinical assessments (e.g., CPAST), and accreditation expectations, with the ability to adapt to evolving PELSB requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating programs, initiatives, or clinical experiences involving multiple stakeholders
Preferred
- K–12 teaching or administrator license, or the ability to obtain licensure.
- Experience mentoring teacher candidates, supervising clinical experiences, and supporting educator development in K–12 settings.
- Experience using data management systems to support clinical experiences, assessment, accreditation, program improvement, and data-informed decision making.
Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply." Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a cover letter and resume. Application review will begin September 3, 2026 and continue until filled.
If you require an accommodation to participate in the CSB and SJU hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5501 or employment@csbsju.edu.
It is the policy of CSB and SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000