Adjunct Instructor - Early Field Experiences

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

The Education Department at Daemen University is seeking to recruit a qualified supervisor for field experience. University supervisors are assigned to groups of teacher candidates to support their reflection and observe/evaluate their early teaching experiences. The person selected for this position will facilitate one section of Field Based in Education (1 credit course) and one section of Practicum in Education (2 credit course). The assignments and Blackboard site are already developed. The instructor for these sections will be the initial university touchpoint for enrolled teacher candidates and their cooperating teachers. They will also grade student field assignments using the provided rubrics.

EDU 204: Field Based in Education (1 credit) This course is a 30 hour field based experience in a classroom within a grade level/subject that matches the teacher candidate's certification area. During this experience, teacher candidates will observe and reflect on lessons by the cooperating teacher, teach lessons from the school curriculum, and begin to plan their own lessons and assessments under the mentorship of a cooperating teacher and institution supervisor. Teacher candidates are responsible for their own transportation and completing any background checks required by the school district. Taken with the field-based course block. EDU 310: Practicum in Education (2 credits) This course is a 60 hour practicum experience in a classroom within a grade level/subject that matches the teacher candidate's certification area. During this experience, teacher candidates will plan and teach lessons and lesson sequences under the mentorship of a cooperating teacher and institution supervisor. Teacher candidates are responsible for their own transportation and completing any background checks required by the school district. Taken with the practicum course block.

Required Qualifications:

NYS teacher certification (any area) Expertise in instructional pedagogy, learning theory, learner development PK-12, culturally responsive & sustaining teaching practices, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Familiarity with the NYS P-12 learning standards At least three years teaching experience in Grades PK-12 or similar relevant experience A Master's degree in Education, content area, or a related field Familiarity with use of Zoom and Google Workspace Comfort with learning new technologies for video-based supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience in higher education/teacher preparation NYS teacher certification in Students with Disabilities (any grades)

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