Adjunct Field Educator/Field Liaison, Office of Educator Preparation

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Adjunct Field Educator/Field Liaison, Office of Educator Preparation
Department Office of Educator Preparation
Posting Number F240085
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/51785
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term Temporary
Position Type UUP Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Summary
The Graduate School of Education at The University at Buffalo, State University of New York ( SUNY ) is seeking individuals with experience and knowledge of teaching practices and school communities and the ability to make connections between the university teacher education curriculum and the skills and practice knowledge gained in resident field placements. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Office of Educator Preparation to ensure quality residency experiences that enable students to meet required competencies and adhere to accreditation standards.

Duties and Responsibilities (Field Educator):

• Provide on & off-site support to UB teacher residents during residency placement year.
• Provide regular feedback to teacher residents student to improve teaching skills & techniques.
• Provide ongoing informal and formal evaluation of resident progress. Submit three formal Student Teacher Assessment Record evaluations of resident performance.
• Actively coordinate and work with school liaisons in providing appropriate learning experiences for the residents.
• Conduct monthly small group class sessions with resident student teachers and provide in-depth support & learning.
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities (Field Liaison):

• Make a minimum of one visit per month throughout the academic year (September - May) for each assigned resident. The visits should include a three-way meeting with the resident and mentor.
• Be available to problem-solve issues with the student and/or mentor teacher via phone or through additional field visits as needed; document any significant problems and the recommendations made to address the problem.
• Attend monthly meetings as required by the Office of Educator Preparation.
• Provide program feedback and evaluation as requested by the Office of Educator Preparation.
• Interview incoming candidates to ensure potential for success in a field placement.
  
  

This is a 10-month position that runs August - May.

This is a pooled posting, and positions are filled on an as-needed basis

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Permanent / professional certification in NYS or the equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of certified, K-12 classroom teaching experience in schools with diverse student populations.
• Urban teaching experience (required for funded programs with BPS ).
• Experience providing instructional coaching or mentoring.
• Demonstrated commitment to WNY school districts, families, and communities

Physical Demands
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Type Part-Time
Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
In your cover letter please indicate your applicable experience Teacher Education and/or Teaching experience

• This is a 10-month position that runs from August - May.
• Hiring is contingent on course availability, funding, and course enrollment.
• This is a pooled posting, and positions are filled on an as-needed basis.

Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Dr. Elisabeth Etopio
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Clinical Professor and Assistant Dean for Teacher Education
Contact's Email etopio@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-4034

Posting Dates

Posted 07/29/2024
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 08/24/2024

References

Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate your discipline(s)/subject area(s) of expertise
   (Open Ended Question)
   
2. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
   • Faculty
   • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
   • Research Foundation Employee
   • State Classified
   • State Professional
   • UB Foundation
   • TA/GA
   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation
3. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
   • AcademicKeys.com
   • CareerExposure.com
   • CareerWomen.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversitySearch.com
   • GoogleJobs.com
   • HERCjobs.org
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • IMDiversity.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • MBACareers.com
   • Conference
   • Personal Referral
   • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
   • Other
4. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents