Job description
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director and Assistant Teaching Professor, Educational Field Experience.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division Field Experiences
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Pay Grade
Generic Grade
Posting Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
Full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track, Director and Assistant Teaching Professor to direct the daily operations of the office of Educational Field Experiences.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervises all licensure students in clinical, practicum, and student teaching placements. Speaks to undergraduate methods classes each semester about the student teaching semester, application process, and professional dispositions. The removal of a teacher candidate in a clinical or practicum setting and a student teacher from a school setting is under the direction of the Director of Field Experiences. This process follows a specific protocol and involves the University Supervisor or faculty member, teacher candidate, principal, and mentor teacher. Compiles statistical reports and other correspondence based on practicum, clinical, and student teaching placements.
- Plans and develops the five days of Professional Development Seminars for teacher candidates each semester.
- Selects, supervises, and evaluates all University Supervisors in the School of Education. Plans and presents professional development seminars to all University Supervisors at the beginning of each semester utilizing current data to make improvements to the student teaching semester. Coordinates meetings to provide latest information from the Mississippi Department of Education, USM’s Professional Education Council, and the School of Education to the University Supervisors. Supervises or conducts the training of all mentor teachers. Keep Educational Field Experiences Director informed of student teachers’ progress throughout the semester.
- Selects and informs the Educational Field Experiences Advisory Board which meets twice each school year. Responsible for presenting information about USM and MDE requirements. Seeks input from the Board for changes that need to be made to improve the teacher preparation programs at USM.
- Serves as a faculty member in the School of Education, attends all faculty meetings, attends all SoE Curriculum Council meetings, actively participates on school committees, and informs the School of Education faculty regarding all processes and procedures occurring in Educational Field Experiences.
- Directs the annual selection process for the candidates for the COST Student Teaching Abroad Program (works with the Study Abroad Office); the MPE Scholarship award; and The MACTE Outstanding Teacher Candidate, Mentor Teacher, and Administrator awards. Conducts interviews, directs the selection process, and reports results to the Director of the School of Education and the Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in elementary or special education or a related field.
Five years of classroom teaching experience in an elementary or special education classroom.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with diverse groups of individuals in a timely manner.
- Ability to work with a diverse team in diverse settings.
- Experience with online learning platforms.
- Experience setting clear performance expectations and provision of meaningful feedback.
Preferred Qualifications
Educational Specialist degree or higher in elementary or special education or a related education degree.
Ten years of classroom teaching experience or combined 10 years of teaching and school administration experience.
Prior experience supervising/teaching undergraduate elementary or special education students.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation’s leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
How to apply
The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.
