Interim Field Experience Coordinator​/Adjunct

Position: Interim Field Experience Coordinator/ Adjunct

Interim Field Experience Coordinator / Adjunct

The Field Experience Coordinator / Adjunct Position includes teaching the introductory EDS course (150) and providing professional‑level support to establish and maintain collaboration and mutually beneficial partnerships between P‑5 schools and the EDS department. The coordinator identifies, secures, implements, tracks, and evaluates field experiences for the EDS department to meet state and departmental requirements. The position provides students with the experiences and skills needed to be successful in their chosen certification field.

In cooperation with the Internship Office, the coordinator will also set up summer 2026 internships for EDS students. This is a temporary position through Spring 2026.

Your

Key Responsibilities

• Teach one section of EDS 150 (M, W 8:40 am - 10:30 am).
• Build, distribute, and collate data on placement needs and preferences for the spring of 2026.
• Work with schools to secure field experience placements.
• Prepare correspondence for EDS students, administrators, and mentor teachers regarding field experience expectations, schedules, and evaluation criteria.
• Visit schools to establish and maintain relationships, observe a teaching episode for students enrolled in EDS 346 (content literary for middle/secondary).
• Maintain accurate records for all field experience placements; disseminate and track required documentation and provide placement data to the EDS department.
• Work with students to set up EDS 395 and EDS 495 summer internships.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum);
  Master’s Degree (preferred).

Experience Required To Ensure Success In This Position

• One (1) year of experience in a public‑school setting, teaching, and/or related environment.

Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft 365 and Qualtrics.
• Knowledge and application of planning, prioritizing, implementing, and evaluating skills.
• Comprehensive and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
• Ability to be an effective representative of Berea College to public schools.

License, Certification, or Registration Necessary

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Required background checks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate campus/public buildings and grounds.
• Ability to travel by car and/or plane.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• Professional office environment with interruptions and noise due to frequent visitors, students, staff, and faculty.
• Occasional travel required for meetings, conferences, etc.

Ability To Operate The Following Vehicles Or Equipment

• Standard office equipment: computer, fax, phone, etc.
• Vehicle – college vans/cars.

Company Overview

Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls more than 1,500 students from 46 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries.

Equal

Opportunity Employer Statement

Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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