University Supervisor - Adjunct

University Supervisor - Adjunct

School of Education at Southwest Minnesota State University is seeking a University Supervisor to support pre‑student teaching, student teaching, and practicum teacher licensure candidate clinical experiences. Supervisors serve as a liaison between SMSU and partner schools, ensuring candidates receive high quality mentorship, actionable feedback, and guidance aligned with program, state and national licensure standards.

• Conduct in‑person and/or virtual observations of teacher candidates using program‑approved evaluation tools.
• Provide verbal and written actionable feedback to foster professional growth and instructional effectiveness.
• Offer guidance and resources on lesson planning, classroom management, instructional strategies, and culturally responsive practices.
• Facilitate triad meetings with candidates and cooperating teachers for reflective conversations and goal setting.
• Maintain accurate records of observations, triad meetings, evaluations, and candidate progress.
• Model professional development by staying current on teaching strategies, technologies, initiatives, and curriculum.

Supervisors are appointed and paid per credit with a minimum credit rate of $1844. The appointment ends at the semester’s conclusion and does not imply future employment. An adjunct may not be assigned more than twelve semester credits in a year or more than three in an alternative session. Mileage will be paid at current federal rates.

• Master’s degree in an educational field.
• Current or prior teaching license.
• At least 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Strong communication, technological, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel to assigned school partners.
• Experience mentoring or supervising teachers or teacher candidates.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Current or prior administrative license.
• Instructional coaching experience.

Eligible employees may receive 11 paid holidays, vacation and sick time, six weeks of paid parental leave, low‑cost medical and dental insurance, pension and retirement plans (457(b) and 403(b)), employer‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, professional development support, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.

Southwest Minnesota State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Women, diverse populations, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Submission of a resume and official transcripts is required to be considered for this position.