Coordinator - Undergraduate Clinical Teaching Program; College of Education

Position: Coordinator - Undergraduate Clinical Teaching Program (College of Education)
The University of Texas Permian Basin's College of Education welcomes applications for the position of Coordinator of Undergraduate Clinical Teaching

Salary Range

$70,000.00 depending on qualifications

Essential Functions

The Coordinator of Undergraduate Clinical Teaching oversees all aspects of clinical fieldwork for undergraduate teacher preparation programs, including yearlong teacher residency placements and single-semester clinical teaching experiences. This role ensures high-quality, developmentally appropriate clinical practice that aligns with program standards, state requirements, and partner district expectations. The coordinator serves as a key liaison among university faculty, school partners, mentor teachers, and candidates to support effective, equitable, and practice-based teacher preparation.

Clinical Placement & Partnership Coordination

* Develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with school districts, campuses, and mentor teachers.

* Coordinate placement processes for teacher residency and single-semester clinical teaching experiences.

* Match candidates with mentor teachers and placement sites based on program needs, certification areas, and

candidate strengths.

* Monitor placement capacity and collaborate with district partners to ensure high-quality clinical learning

environments.

* Serve as a field supervisor for a maximum amount of candidates.

Program Oversight & Quality Assurance

* Ensure clinical teaching experiences meet state, accreditation, and program standards.

* Oversee implementation of teacher residency models, including co-teaching structures, gradual release frameworks,

and mentor-resident collaboration.

* Support single-semester clinical teaching by aligning expectations, assessments, and supervision practices.

* Collect and analyze data related to candidate performance, mentor teacher effectiveness, and placement quality to

inform continuous improvement.

Candidate Support & Supervision

* Provide guidance to candidates throughout their clinical experiences, including orientation, expectations, and

professional conduct.

* Collaborate with university supervisors to ensure consistent observation, coaching, and feedback practices.

* Address candidate concerns, placement challenges, or performance issues in partnership with program leadership.

Mentor Teacher & Supervisor Development

* Recruit, train, and support mentor teachers and site coordinators.

* Facilitate professional development related to coaching, co-teaching, assessment, and effective mentoring.

* Support university supervisors through calibration activities, training, and ongoing communication.

Curriculum & Assessment Alignment

* Collaborate with faculty to ensure clinical experiences align with coursework, program outcomes, and state

competencies.

* Support implementation of performance assessments, observation tools, and evaluation rubrics.

* Contribute to curriculum development related to clinical practice, teacher residency, and field-based learning.

Compliance & Reporting

* Maintain accurate records of placements, mentor assignments, candidate progress, and required documentation.

* Prepare reports for accreditation, state agencies, and internal program review.

* Ensure compliance with district policies, university requirements, and state regulations governing educator

preparation.

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Education or a related field.

2. Minimum of three years of successful P-12 teaching experience.

3. Experience supervising, mentoring, or coaching teacher candidates or early-career teachers.

4. Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1.

Experience with teacher residency models or clinically intensive preparation programs.

2. Familiarity with state educator preparation requirements and accreditation standards.

3. Experience working collaboratively with school districts and university partners.

4. Demonstrated commitment to equity-centered and practice-based teacher preparation.

Additional Information

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter

2. Résumé

3. List of References

4. Transcripts (Preferred)

5. Letters of Recommendation (Preferred)

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