What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Supervisor position at University of Wisconsin - Parkside?
About the University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Since its founding in 1968, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been a trusted partner for the region's higher educational needs, empowering students to thrive, advancing applied knowledge, and developing talent for the future. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and pre-professional programs, designed to foster personal and professional growth through real-world and impactful learning experiences. With over 30,000 alumni (nearly 60 percent of whom were the first in their families to earn a degree) UW-Parkside reflects and celebrates the vibrant diversity of our world. Our beautiful campus, located in the dynamic Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, offers unmatched access to world-class internships, professional networks, and endless career-building opportunities, placing students at the center of it all.
UW Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career and is part of the UW System. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer good benefits and an opportunity to get involved in community projects and employee engagement activities. We are certainly proud of its diverse student body in the UW System. We work together to help our students, staff and faculty thrive. Find out why Parkside is where you belong.
TEACHING SUPERVISOR
Under the direction of the Chair of the Educator Preparation Program, and the Clinical Coordinator, the Teaching Supervisor will serve to guide, support and evaluate teacher candidates while serving as the liaison between the Educator Preparation Program and the clinical field placement in a local K-12 school. The supervisor will ensure that the teacher candidate has the resources needed to meet the educator preparation program requirements for their clinical field placement. The supervisor is responsible for the shared evaluation of the teacher candidate with the mentor teacher. Ongoing recruitment with potential for multiple openings.
Position Title: Teaching Supervisor
Employment Type: Part-time, Credit Load Varies - Approx. 1-3 credits per semester
Reports To: Chair of Teacher Education
Pay Range: Adjunct pay rate per assigned credit load each semester
- Serve as the liaison between the Educator Preparation Program and the K-12 schools where teacher candidates are placed for their clinical field experiences.
- Provide teacher candidates with constructive criticism, support, and guidance.
- Communicate frequently and candidly with the teacher candidate, mentor teacher, and the Clinical Coordinator; report any concerns related to teacher candidate placements.
- Conduct pre- and post-conference meetings for every formal observation to assist in improving instruction, analyzing problems, identifying strengths, and reflecting on teaching effectiveness.
- Document progress of the teacher candidate throughout the semester using the protocols established by the Educator Preparation Program.
- Conduct observations of teacher candidates in clinical field experiences, and complete all necessary evaluations
- Work collaboratively with the Educator Preparation Program to ensure that data is collected, analyzed, and reported.
- Attend Teaching Supervisor Training sessions as required.
- Represent the University and the program in a professional manner.
- Master's Degree
- At least 3 years of teaching experience and expertise in a subject matter area and developmental level of the clinical placement in a K-12 school.
- Recent teaching and/or supervision experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.
Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
Health & Retirement Contributions
Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.
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External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
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STEP 2: Submit application materials
Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Review of Applications
Applications received by 6/15/2025 are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee.
Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.
In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.
Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated.
(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)
It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process because of a disability, please let us know. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodations to a person's disability.
UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.
