Community Partnerships Office Adjunct Supervisor Pool - Academic Year 2026-2027

The College of Education at Portland State University hires part‐time faculty on an ongoing basis to supervise teacher candidates in clinical field experiences as part of their licensure or endorsement programs.

Supervision Responsibilities:

Observation and Evaluation of Students 70%

* Provide the required number of observations and follow up debrief for each teacher candidate.

* Provide the required number of evaluations according to program guidelines.

* Provide constructive support and suggestions to assist each teacher candidate's professional growth, including instructional and content-specific pedagogies.

* Assist the teacher candidate in reflecting on their teaching lesson and broadening their own self-evaluation.

* Complete required documentation in the assessment portal.

Ongoing Support of Students 30%

* Document plan of action/interventions used to assist teacher candidates in gaining skills.

* Respond to email, phone calls, questions and other inquiries from students in a timely manner.

* Support teacher candidates according to program guidelines as established by PSU-COE.

* Ongoing collaboration and communication with the School Partnership Director, cooperating professional, and faculty regarding teacher candidate progress and areas for growth.

* Promote and sustain positive collaborative working relationships among the cooperating teacher and the teacher candidate.

* Establish and maintain working relationships with the building administrator at each site in order to support the student and build communication between the school and the University.

Other Professional Expectations

* Act as a steward for the College of Education in interactions with students and school sites

Additional Expectation with Compensation Upon Completion

* Attend monthly supervisor professional learning.