Adjunct Lecturer in Clinical Experiences

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Office of Clinical Experiences at Florida International University is seeking adjunct instructors to supervise Student Teaching interns. Responsibilities include:

• Participate in orientation meetings at the beginning of the semester, as requested by the Director of Clinical Experiences or program faculty.
• Visit each student at the assigned school during the first week of the student teaching experience.
• Obtain the student's schedule and arrange dates and times for formal observation visits.
• Meet regularly during the semester with Student Teachers (ST) in building groups to clarify any issues, assignments, and/or due dates, and provide support and guidance to all STs.
• Review the ST syllabus, general information, and required forms, and be prepared to discuss with ST and/or Cooperating Teacher (CT) any part that may need clarification.
• Conduct a minimum of three (3) IPEGS Formative observations (two before the midterm conference and an additional one before the final conference).
• Schedule additional visits and observations, if necessary, to resolve conflicts or problems.
• Conduct a conference with the CT on each day of the observation. The student may be included in all or part of the conference. The items on the IPEGS Formative Observation Feedback Form should be discussed, and the adherence to guidelines for professional behavior and timelines established in the program.
• If necessary, meet regularly with the CT to communicate program processes, provide an opportunity for teacher to ask questions, and facilitate quality experiences for the STs.
• Report any potential problems or difficulties to the Director of Clinical Experiences as soon as possible.
• Review and evaluate all assignments; authorize students to upload Portfolio artifacts when completed at a "Proficient" or "Mastery" level
• Evaluate each student's critical tasks (SDB, SLID, LEP, CPP, PDJ) on Portfolio.
• Provide ongoing support, encouragement, advice, and suggestions to each ST, so that student learning (Pre-K 12) occurs.
• Complete Lesson Observation & Evaluation forms (Qualtrics), Midterm and Final Evaluation forms, IPEGS Formative and Summative Performance of Evaluation Forms, and Portfolio evaluations.
• Determine and submit the final grade for each ST (PantherSoft Grading system).
• Remind the CT to submit the "Application for Certificate of Participation" if s/he desires to use it during the next 3 years.
• Complete the online FIU Supervisor Surveys

Please note that this pool is open for the 2024-2025 academic year and is reviewed based on departmental needs. Screening of applications will occur as positions become available and continue until positions are filled.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 533808 at careers.fiu.edu and attach their CV. This pool will remain open until October 31st, 2025.

• Hold a master's degree or higher in an appropriate education field
• Have evidence of specialized training in clinical supervision (i.e., "clinical educator training")
• Possess at least three years of successful, relevant Pre-K through Grade 12 teaching, student services, or school administration experience
• An annual demonstration of experience in a relevant Pre-K through Grade 12 school setting as defined by State Board of Education rule
• Possess successful supervisory experience with developing teachers
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Successfully complete the META Consent Decree training requirements (or ESOL endorsement)
• Successful administrative or supervisory responsibility
• Familiarity with local schools, programs, and instructional materials

• Hold a valid certification form the Florida DOE in the student's major
• Have evidence of Reading Endorsement or Certification
• Familiarity with M-DCPS or BCPS Elementary schools and/or K-8 Centers
• Focused curriculum experiences match the student's major - e.g., development, implementation, monitoring
• Terminal degree in related field

If selected, the candidate will need to provide evidence of having completed the Clinical Educator training and obtain security clearance from the district in which the supervision will take place.

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Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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