Adjunct, College of Education Clinical Experiences
Florida Gulf Coast University · Main Campus
Job Summary
Job Description
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Supervise teacher candidates during their field placements, acting as a liaison between the school site and the University.
- Serve as both an advocate and evaluator for the candidate, sharing responsibilities with the cooperating teacher.
- Conduct regular meetings with both the teacher candidate and cooperating teacher to monitor progress and ensure program efficacy.
- Make formal observations throughout the semester, providing formative feedback and suggestions for improvement. Conduct unannounced visits and observations as needed.
- Teach assigned courses, prepare syllabi and instructional materials, and coordinate seminars per semester, as needed.
- Utilize university technologies such as Canvas for instruction and communication.
- Assist in curriculum development when necessary.
Other duties:
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a related field or at least eighteen (18+) graduate hours or a terminal degree with relevant doctoral-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution.
- Teaching and mentoring experience.
- Clinical Educator Training.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
All employees are expected to:
- Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
- Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
- Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
- Provide a professional image in word, action, and attire.
- Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
- Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.
- Maintain professional skills through ongoing development and engagement in higher education activities.
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.