Assistant Professor of Instruction in Teacher Education/Placement Coordinator and University Clinical Educator (Non-Tenure Track)

Job Description
OHIO University Zanesvillle and Eastern campuses and the Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education are seeking candidates for Assistant Professor of Instruction in Early Childhood and Middle Childhood Education with an emphasis on classroom and clinical instruction Placement Coordinator and University Clinical Educator . This is a non-tenure track 10-month contract position (August 1 through May 31 each year) beginning Fall Semester 2025. The successful candidate will hold a teaching load of 9 credit/contact hours per semester with additional administrative responsibilities for coordinating clinical placements practicums and internships for education students. This position requires an on campus presence throughout the academic year (August -May). Teaching Responsibilities The instructional teaching load supports Teacher Education students across the regional campuses primarily at the Eastern and Zanesville campuses. Assigned courses may include but are not limited to those that involve observing and supervising students completing experiences in local and surrounding schools/classrooms and early childhood programs as they implement field-based course assignments. The successful candidate will be expected to complete written evaluations of student performance conference with students and share evaluation paperwork with relevant faculty and will be responsible for responding to concerns about field experiences communicated through the schools students and faculty. The successful candidate is expected to attend regularly scheduled course and faculty meetings with regional colleagues and the Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education to plan course objectives activities and meet national accreditation requirements ( CAEP ); consult with colleagues regarding individual and group student progress and determine if actions are needed. As a University Clinical Educator for the Zanesville campus only this position requires face-to-face contact with assigned Professional Interns and Mentor Teachers during P-12 school day hours. The successful candidate is responsible for creating relationships with partnering school districts creating a syllabus for EDPL 4650/5650 which includes content delivered in no less than eight two-hour seminar sessions submission of related credit/no credit scores for related EDPL courses and scheduled evaluations of the Professional Interns (minimum of five site visits per intern). Additional expectations are listed in the University Clinical Educators Guide to Successful Professional Internships. Placement Coordination As the Regional Placement Coordinator serving the Eastern and Zanesville campuses the successful candidate is responsible for all aspects of placement and record-keeping including securing placements for Professional Interns; submitting placement data into LiveTextFEM; liaising with program coordinators communicating with students about required paperwork BCI and FBI background checks; submitting compensation paperwork; completing and forwarding of clinical placements spreadsheets to the college. The successful candidate will serve as a primary liaison between schools and the university. They will maintain records of Education students and other documents needed for the education program. They will serve as a resource to students regarding programmatic questions background checks and preparation for licensure exams such as the Ohio Assessments of Educators ( OAE )and the edTPA. The successful candidate is the main liaison with the OHIO Center for Clinical Practice in Education and communicates with center personnel on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications
Earned Masters Degree in Education or higher at the time of application. Hold a current/permanent/unexpired teaching license or is eligible for licensure. Experience teaching both elementary and middle childhood levels in order to meet qualifications to instruct classes in the ECEE and MCE programs. Evidence of leadership in teaching. Participation in professional organizations and relevant community activities. At least three (3) years of teaching experience with satisfactory evaluations.

Preferred Qualifications
ABD or a Doctorate Degree in Education. Experience working with student interns is preferred.