University Supervisor in Secondary History and Social Science Education

University Supervisor in Secondary History and Social Science Education

Title: University Supervisor in Secondary History and Social Science Education
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: English
Campus

Location:

Traveling Position

In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year, the History Department invites a pool of qualified persons interested in the supervision of secondary teacher candidates in History and Social Science education. Supervisors are needed in both Central Illinois and the Chicagoland area.

Applications are accepted continuously for part-time, non-tenure-track positions and reviewed as vacancies become available.

This position involves mentoring teacher candidates in their student teaching internships. The university supervisor is a liaison between ISU and the school district personnel, primarily the cooperating teacher. The supervisor is responsible for observing the student teacher on-site and providing a formal assessment of the teacher candidate’s teaching experience. This requires multiple on-site observations with brief post-conference meetings and a small number of visits to Illinois State University in Normal, IL during the academic year.

In addition to regular online communication throughout the semester, supervisors assess teacher candidates’ online reflections and collaborate with the Cooperating Teacher and ISU faculty in assessing the professional growth and final grade for teacher candidates.

Benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here:

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Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington‑Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign‑Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington‑Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus.

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$252 per month per student supervised plus reimbursement for mileage.