Adjunct Faculty - University Student Teacher Supervisor-1

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Job Requisition: JR101021 Adjunct Faculty - University Student Teacher Supervisor-1 (Open) Job Posting Title: Adjunct Faculty - University Student Teacher Supervisor-1 Department: CC00182 WM001 | PROV | Education Operations Job Family: Faculty - Adjunct Job Requisition Primary Location: William & Mary Primary Job Posting Location: William & Mary Job Description Summary: The William & Mary School of Education is recruiting a pool of persons for the 2025-2026 academic year to be considered for possible university supervisor positions. The university supervisor is responsible for mentoring and supervising W&M teacher candidates during their student teaching experience and is the instructor of record for student teaching. Supervisors observe the student teachers 5 times across a semester in K-12 public school settings, provide coaching, formatively evaluate their performance, provide written feedback, and facilitate conferences with each student-teacher-cooperating teacher pair. In addition, the supervisor completes two formal, evaluations of each student teacher’s performance, and serves as a liaison between the university and area schools. The university supervisor is required to attend one training session per year. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Hired candidates are required to provide official transcripts before the contracted start date. Applicants must be willing and able to travel to placement sites in partner school divisions. The review of applications is ongoing. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy. Compensation is $682 per student supervised. Mileage reimbursement for required site visits will be provided following the W&M travel policy and process. Current partner school divisions/placement sites for 2025-2026: New Kent County Public Schools Newport News Public Schools Williamsburg-James City County Schools York County Schools Job Description: Required Qualifications: Master’s degree. Former teacher and/or instructional administrator in a public school division. At least three years of successful, full-time teaching. Written or verbal recommendation(s) of former supervisors or administrative colleagues. Current or former state teaching license. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Educational coaching or mentoring experience, especially with novice teachers. Conditions of Employment: Ability and willingness to travel to any of the placement school sites and partner divisions. This is a restricted appointment, limited to a specified term. Additional Job Description: Job Profile: JP0738 - Adjunct Professor - Exempt - Salary - S99 Qualifications: Recruiting Start Date: 2025-10-17 Review Date: Position Restrictions: EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) are vibrant, innovative and engaged communities and we are delighted about your interest in a career with us.

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