Open Rank Teaching Professor and Supervisor of Student Teaching

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Open Rank Teaching Professor and Supervisor of Student Teaching

Penn State Berks, PA
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Penn State Berks seeks a full-time supervisor for student teaching in elementary education, focusing on supervising clinical experiences, teaching courses, and participating in campus activities. Position begins July 2027, not tenure-track, with benefits and growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • Master's degree (Ed.D/Ph.D
  • preferred)
  • Elementary school teaching experience
  • Mentoring/leadership experience
  • Travel to partner schools

Qualifications

  • Strong teaching and leadership skills
  • Experience with urban schools preferred
  • Ability to supervise clinical experiences
  • Excellent communication skills

Full job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

 

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Berks College of The Pennsylvania State University in Reading, PA, is seeking applicants for a full-time Supervisor of Student Teaching, beginning July 2027 in its undergraduate elementary education program. This position will be filled at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Teaching Professor, or Associate Teaching Professor and is not tenure line. For information about Penn State Berks, please visit our website at www.bk.psu.edu.

Required:

·                Master’s degree (Ed.D/Ph.D. preferred)

·                Elementary school teaching experience

·                Elementary school teacher mentoring/leadership experience

 

Preferred:

·                Administrative/supervisory experience

·                Elementary principal/supervisor certification

·                Experience with urban schools

Responsibilities:

·                Supervision of pre-professional and student teaching clinical experiences (including travel to local partner schools in Reading and potentially other school districts). 

·                Teaching education courses (foundations and/or upper level) including student teaching seminar

·                Participation in education program activities including recruitment and academic advising

·                Service to the Berks College such as committee work, attending division and college faculty meetings, participating in recruitment/retention events, and other relevant professional activities on campus

Application materials must be submitted electronically and should include: a cover letter; curriculum vitae that includes the names, emails, and phone numbers of three references; and a statement of teaching philosophy. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

 

 

 

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

 

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

 

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

 

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

 

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

 

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