Limited Term Lecturer

Job Summary

Purdue University is looking for University Supervisors for our Elementary Education student teaching course. We are looking for people who: Love teaching, want to stay involved in the field of education, enjoy mentoring beginning teachers, are hard workers, and that are not looking for full-time work. The University Supervisor plays a vital role in the development of teacher candidates and the co-teaching experience. The supervisor is the link that enables teacher candidates to turn theory into evidence-based practice.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Attend Trainings- 3-4 annually.
• Make Initial Contact with teacher candidates.
• Frequent communication with teacher candidates and coopering teachers.
• Provide feedback on coursework for the teacher candidates.
• Visit schools, observe teacher candidates and meet with coopering teachers.
• Teach course content through 3 seminars and 1-2 professional development meetings with teacher candidates.
• Assign, monitor and assess required course work.
• Document assessment data for teacher candidates.
• Assign a final grade for teacher candidates.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education Teaching experience in U.S. Elementary Classroom
• Ability to pass a background check
• Current teaching license is not required

Job Details

• Purdue classifies this position as part-time and consequently no benefits are provided.
• Pay is based on the number of candidates assigned per semester.
• Travel is required for this position.  Mileage will be reimbursed.  
• Expected start date, January 1, 2024.

Application Instructions

• To apply: Please attach a current resume or CV, letter of interest, and three references
• Deadline to apply is September 29, 2023
• Questions? Please email kristam@purdue.edu