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School of Education Field Supervisor for Elementary, Secondary, Specialty Endorsement areas (e.g. PE, SPED, ESOL, Reading Intervention), and School Counseling

Position Overview

Department : School of Teacher Education

Supervisor : Associate Dean of Teacher Education

Status : Adjunct

About Bushnell University

Founded in 1895, Bushnell University provides a holistic Christian education, fostering wisdom, faith, and service in its students. In joining the faculty here, you will be part of an academic community that seeks to cultivate your development as a Christian teacher and scholar, making a difference in the lives of your students and in your discipline. Bushnell is the largest private university in Eugene's vibrant university district, which also includes the University of Oregon. Eugene is a college town small enough to know your neighbors and large enough to offer fantastic arts, entertainment, dining, healthcare, and educational opportunities. It is also an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest, being just one hour from the Oregon Coast, one hour from the Cascade Mountains, and less than two hours from Portland and the Columbia River Gorge.

Position Information

The successful candidate for this position must show commitment and have experience as an excellent teacher or school counselor. The person in this position will mentor, coach, and evaluate teacher candidates who are engaged in practicums held within PK-12 schools. The supervisor will serve as a liaison between the university and cooperating teacher / mentor counselor and candidate, ensuring that requirements of respective clinical experiences are successfully communicated, completed, and submitted. Bushnell Field Supervisors will also participate in informational meetings on campus 3-4 times annually. Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the desire to support the mission of Bushnell University are paramount in this position. The position requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity and the ability to work well in a team environment and to provide meaningful feedback, guidance, and support to aspiring educators.

Position Duties & Responsibilities :

• Provide a solid role model of wisdom, faith, and service.
• Visit each student's site frequently - as outlined in each Field Experience packet - and provide feedback to students.
• Establish and maintain communication with students, cooperating teachers / mentor counselors and school administrators.
• Attend all Field Supervisor informational meetings.
• Provide resources and guidance to teacher candidates in the areas of curriculum development, instructional strategies, assessment techniques, classroom management, and professional disposition. Similarly, supervisors of school counseling candidates will provide support, resources, and guidance toward demonstrating proficiency in competencies associated with the profession.
• Complete field observations and mid-term and final evaluations for each candidate.
• Follow the current field experience packet as it pertains to candidate's and supervisor's roles and responsibilities.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Experience and Qualification Requirements :

Working Conditions / Special Requirements :

Application Instructions

Bushnell University employees are expected to abide by the Theological Context for Bushnell Community Life. Please read this document before continuing : https : / / www.bushnell.edu / wp-content / uploads / 2020 / 07 / theological-context-bushnell-community-life.pdf

For consideration, please complete and submit all six of the following :

Section 1 : how a maturing Christian faith finds expression in the candidate's personal life, family life, community life, and current church membership;

Please note : Incomplete application packets may result in disqualification. Final candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation.

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