Adjunct: Student Teaching Supervisor

Adjunct Instructors - Student Teaching Supervisors

The School of Education invites applications for adjunct instructors to serve as Student Teaching Supervisors for the Fall 2026 semester. We seek dynamic individuals that will serve as a mentor, coach, and evaluator for undergraduate and/or graduate teacher candidates in their field placements. This role focuses on supporting student teachers during their Stage 3 (practicum) and Stage 4 (full student teaching) experiences, ensuring alignment with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) standards and program goals.

This is a field-based adjunct position that requires regular travel during school hours to assigned school sites.

All employees are expected to understand the mission of Catholic higher education and to support the core values, mission, goals and objectives of Holy Family University.

• Observe and evaluate student teachers in their clinical settings.
• Provide timely, constructive, and actionable feedback on teaching performance.
• Conduct formal observations and complete PDE-aligned evaluation forms (e.g., PDE 430).
• Support mentor/cooperating teachers and student teachers in navigating the supervision process.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with university faculty, mentor/cooperating teachers, and student teachers.
• Facilitate coaching conversations that promote reflection and instructional growth.
• Participate in orientation and supervisor meetings as required.
• Ensure timely submission of observation reports, evaluations, and final grades.

• Master's degree and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) teaching certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful PK-12 teaching and/or supervisory experience.
• PDE-approved administrative certification preferred (e.g., Principal, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction).
• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills in educational settings.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Social Teaching
• Ability to travel independently during school hours to local partnering districts.

• Candidates should be comfortable using digital tools for documentation and communication (e.g., Google Suite, email, Zoom, AI).
• Familiarity with PA teacher evaluation tools and current instructional best practices is highly desirable.
• Supervisors must uphold the educational standards and expectations which include respectful engagement, creation of student-centered learning environments, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply for open positions by submitting a current CV and cover letter. Please visit our career center to apply directly. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions and three letters of recommendation will be required upon hire.

Holy Family University seeks to foster a welcoming and a healthy educational and work environment based on respect, the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. Holy Family University is dedicated to ensuring an environment free of discrimination or harassment of any kind, and promotes equal opportunity in its employment and education.