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Instructor/Professorial Lecturer Elementary English Language Arts in American University’s School of Education, City Teaching Alliance MAT Program – Washington, DC

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Job Location drjobs

Spring Valley - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 75000 - 79787

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington DC with highly-ranked schools and colleges internationally-renowned faculty and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University

School of Education

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

The School of Education (SOE) at American University (AU) invites applications for a term (non-tenure track) full-time position of Instructor/Professorial Lecturer (Clinical Faculty) with a focus on Elementary English Language Arts supporting our partnership with the City Teaching Alliance program. Faculty appointment for will be academic year 2025-2026 This position is for one year only and is non-renewable the position will be based in Washington DC. Rank will be dependent on experience and stature in the field.

The appointment is a 12-month faculty position and will commence on August 1 providing services in Philadelphia PA. The position has two primary responsibilities - coursework instruction and instructional coaching support. Applicants should hold a masters degree or higher in education or other closely related field (e.g. child development). The salary range for this position is $75000.00 to $79787.00. The AU SOE is strongly committed to its mission vision and values.

American Universitys School of Education is located in Washington D.C. a city with committed and innovative urban educators and access to some of the nations largest and most diverse school districts. The SOE with commitments to increasing equitable educational outcomes of students in all learning environments is a growing school with programs in teacher education special education international education and educational policy and leadership. American University is a private research institution within easy reach of the many centers of government business research and the arts. For more information about American University visit . Additional information about the School of Education is available at this partnership with City Teaching Alliance the AU SOE offers a two-year Master of Arts in Teaching degree that is integrated into a four-year teacher preparation program that results in the degree as well as eligibility for dual certification in a content area and special education. The mission of City Teaching Alliance is to prepare highly effective teachers who significantly accelerate student achievement in the nations highest-need schools by recruiting outstanding candidates equipping them with state-of-the-art and research-based pedagogy and professional development and linking their certification to their demonstration of effective teaching practices and skills.

The School of Education (SOE) at American University (AU) invites applications for a term (non-tenure track) full-time position of Instructor/Professorial Lecturer (Clinical Faculty) with a focus on Secondary English Language Arts supporting our partnership with the City Teaching Alliance program. Faculty appointment for will be academic year 2025-2026 This position is for one year only and is non-renewable the position will be based in Philadelphia PA. Rank will be dependent on experience and stature in the field.

AU-CTA faculty have practice-based responsibilities throughout the school year during the day and/or in the evenings. Instructors/Professorial Lecturers will perform duties related to:

  • Teaching graduate courses (CTA faculty teach 18 credit hours per academic year across fall spring and summer and receive 2 course releases for coaching responsibilities).

  • Providing situated instructional coaching support to participants i.e. observing evaluating and providing written and verbal feedback on instructional practices using instructional practice rubrics.

  • Engaging in professional learning.

  • Collaborating with colleagues on program and governance responsibilities. Working closely with Lead Clinical Faculty Director of Clinical Faculty site and national level City Teaching Alliance staff to provide an excellent program for candidates.

  • Specific Responsibilities Include:

  • Lead coursework by demonstrating high-quality instructional practices providing ongoing written and verbal feedback supporting and grading assignments and utilizing technology.

  • Enact instructional coaching practices through goal setting observing evaluating and providing feedback with early-stage educators and collaborate with their mentor/host teachers at the clinical placement.

  • Evaluate participant performance in coursework and clinical placement contexts.

  • Contribute to the design and innovation of existing and new City Teaching Alliance coursework and coaching activities.

  • Reliably rate observed (virtual or in-person) teaching practice using instructional practice rubric(s).

  • Maintain appropriate data on all program participants.

  • Gather and/or support the maintenance of crucial coursework/clinical placement data for program participants using the established systems & dashboards e.g. Learning Management Systems Instructional Coaching platform etc.

  • Contribute to the various professional learning communities at AU-CTA e.g. by sharing best practices in program delivery of coursework and/or instructional coaching contributing to knowledge sharing in collaboration spaces engaging in and presenting at annual professional learning institutes and site-based meetings and teaming with others in support of participants.

  • Provide ongoing feedback on the quality of curriculum instructional coaching (i.e. tools technology practices) and programmatic support.

  • Participate in professional growth opportunities in collaboration with other School of Education faculty and our City Teaching Alliance partners.

  • Participate in CTA SOE and AU service such as admissions work or on committees.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families several leadership development certificates and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.Click here to learn about American Universitys unique benefit options.

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American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University please log intoWorkdayand select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

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For more information or assistance with the American University careers site email.

American University is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) age sexual orientation disability marital status personal appearance gender identity and expression family responsibilities political affiliation source of income veteran status an individuals genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively Protected Bases) in its programs and activities.

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