Fieldwork Instructor

Fieldwork Instructor

Hiring Department: Educational Psychology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1028251

Posting Close Date: December 8, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

The fieldwork instructor position/s are part of the Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education, They conduct fieldwork supervision and coordination for early childhood programs in the Department of Educational Psychology (e.g. BA in Human Development and Learning; M.Eds in Early Childhood Education and Youth Development; and the Early Childhood Alternative Licensure Program). The fieldwork instructor organizes field placements for students, provides supervision and coaching to students in the field, and coordinates with faculty program coordinators and instructors of field-based seminars. Field supervision includes coaching, documentation, and assessment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate field placements for practicums, student teaching, and residencies.
• Conduct fieldwork (in person and virtual) visits providing coaching and assessments.
• Documents information related to fieldwork placements.
• Coordinates with Program Coordinators, Course Instructors, and the Council on Teacher Education as required.
• Maintains partnership database for field placements.
• Collaborates with program faculty and researchers for program evaluation and continued accreditation.
• Participate on committees and/or teams as needed and/or assigned.
• Knows and enforces academic policies.
• Will be responsible for designing and leading seminars aligned with practicum, student teaching, and residency requirements.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Required travel to schools and community-based organizations in Chicagoland area. Regular overnight travel not expected but may occur occasionally around previously scheduled events
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a Master's Degree in Education, Youth Development, Early Childhood, Education, or related field
Five years of experience working with young children and/or youth in community-based and/or school settings.
Demonstrated experience in teaching and/or coaching pre-service and in-service
Knowledge of Chicago area communities and resources available
Ability to work as a member of team
Required regular travel to multiple sites throughout the city and surrounding communities.
Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and computer skills.
Required: ability to travel to schools and community-based organizations in Chicagoland area. Occasional overnight travel could occur

Preferred Qualifications
Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License (PEL) preferred

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a
complete list of Employee Benefits. https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits

The budgeted salary range for the position is $71,000 to $81,000.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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