Job Abstract

Adjunct Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education Clinical Field Supervisors

Department of Early Childhood, Elementary Education and Critical Foundations

Description:

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

The College of Education at Rowan University is searching for field supervisors with daytime availability to serve the Elementary Education program and Early Childhood Education program. This is a part-time per credit appointment. The candidate will supervise teacher candidates in schools, observe candidates and provide mentoring and feedback, and participate in service initiatives, at the program department, college and university level.

The appointment consists of supervision of teacher candidates. The successful candidate will demonstrate a constructivist based theoretical framework centered on a philosophy that is grounded in social justice.

Required Qualifications:

Required

• Master’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and/or related area from an accredited institution of higher education in a field at the time of appointment.

• Daytime, in-person availability to visit schools is a must, please do not apply for online positions

• Occasional evening meetings with students for pre/post observation conferencing

• Conduct 2 observations for candidates in two-day placements and conduct 5 observations for candidates in five-day placements.

• Available to visit all schools in a certain geographic area of interest

• A minimum of 5 years of successful teaching in P-12 settings

• Meets state licensure requirements for teachers, P3 or K-6

• Eager and proactive in building positive relationships with candidates and cooperative teachers, scheduling meetings and proactive communication

• Demonstrated ability in communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering academic achievement, social and personal responsibility, and social justice.

• Demonstrated commitment to working in an environment devoted to collaboration, collegiality, professional development, diversity, scholarly inquiry, student learning, civic responsibility, and respect for all people.

• Demonstrated commitment to working with P-12 schools.

• A teaching/learning philosophy consistent with the mission of the College of Education.

Preferred

• Experience with the Danielson Framework.

• Experience with performance assessment measures.

• Experience with online portfolio systems

• Training in coaching and mentoring teachers

• Being able to supervise in Atlantic, Salem and Cumberland counties, but other counties are also welcome

Starting Date: September 1, 2024

The application must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system at: http://jobs.rowan.edu

Review of applications begins on May 30, 2024, and will continue until filled.

Please direct questions to Mrs. Erica Watson-Brown, Search Committee Chair, at watsonbrown@rowan.edu

The application must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system:

http://jobs.rowan.edu/cw/en-us/listing/

All applications should include:

• a letter of application, which includes a description of teaching philosophy and interests.

• curriculum vitae

• graduate transcripts

• Two letters of reference

NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.