Assistant/Associate Professor of Education and Director of Clinical Practice

• Job Summary

Job ID 296612

Position # 40106164

Augusta Universitys College of Education and Human Development is seeking a non-tenure track faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to serve as the Director of Clinical Practice for educator and other school personnel preparation. We are looking for an innovative self-starter to establish and maintain a collaborative culture within the office of field experience and across the College and with community partners. We have students that need field experiences year round and placements need to be made. It is an accreditation requirement. This position reports to the Dean of the College.

Responsibilities

Teaching - 10%

• Develop and deliver undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to clinical practice and educator preparation.
• Supervise students in culminating residency and other clinical experiences (reduced instructional load commensurate with administrative responsibilities).
• Deliver instruction in online synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure alignment between coursework and clinical experiences.

Administration - 70%

• Serve as Director of Clinical Practice/Clinical Placements for the College.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with P-12 schools, districts, and other placement sites.
• Coordinate clinical placements in alignment with program requirements, licensure standards, and accreditation expectations.
• Serve as a primary liaison among faculty, staff, students, and external partners related to clinical practice.
• Oversee processes, timelines, communication, and documentation related to clinical placements and supervision.

Research / Scholarly Activity - 10%

• Engage in scholarly, applied research, or professional activities related to educator preparation, clinical practice, supervision, partnerships, or program improvement.
• Supervise or support scholarly dissemination or program evaluation efforts appropriate to a non-tenure-track appointment.

Service - 10%

• Provide service to the department, College, and University through committee participation and leadership.
• Support accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Engage in service activities that support the profession and community partnerships.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Students

• Work with teacher candidates from admission through culminating residency, ensuring a coherent, high-quality clinical preparation experience.
• Coordinate, prepare, and deliver undergraduate and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) student orientations related to clinical practice and residency requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver culminating residency and field experience support courses using Brightspace/D2L or comparable learning management systems.
• Create and maintain artifacts checklists for undergraduate and MAT residency students based on the semester calendar.
• Assess and verify completion of residency and clinical practice/field experience requirements, compiling evidence using relevant reports.
• Communicate with students through various methods including email, calendar invites, Brightspace/D2L or comparable learning management systems, help desk, and texting systems.
• Monitor and ensure updates to the Augusta University website and catalog as related to clinical practice and residency requirements.
• Supervise and support students as needed throughout their clinical experiences.
• Facilitate induction efforts in collaboration with faculty and school district partners to support program completers as they enter the profession and document the effectiveness of these efforts.

University Supervisors and Mentor Teachers

• Coordinate with department administrators to identify, complete hiring processes, and onboard University Supervisors each semester.
• Coordinate, prepare, and deliver orientations for University Supervisors and Mentor Teachers each semester.
• Work directly with University Supervisors, including developing and delivering professional learning at various intervals to strengthen supervision practices and the quality of feedback provided to candidates.
• Provide leadership for programming designed to enhance Mentor Teachers¿ skills as site-based co-educators.

Faculty, Staff, and Stakeholders

• Coordinate with professional education faculty and support staff, including the Certification and Admissions Coordinator, Director of Accreditation and Assessment, and Associate Dean of Academics and Educator Preparation to fulfill field and residency requirements.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and school partners to develop, implement, and refine policies and procedures that support high-quality clinical placements across programs.

College and University

• Develop metrics and structures for gathering evidence aligned with Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) standards for clinical practice, including systematic feedback from candidates, alumni, and P-12 and other clinical placement partners.
• Support College events and conferences including the Impacting Student Learning Conference.
• Provide service to the institution and profession by leading, developing, and/or supporting College organizations, councils, and events (e.g., P-20 initiatives, Professional Education Council, Partner School Network).
• Serve on advisory committees to advocate for and guide clinical practice structures and processes.
• Assist the College and its partners by providing vision and leadership to design and sustain high-quality clinical placements in all forms for educator and other school personnel preparation programs.

OTHER DUTIES: Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have earned doctorate from an accredited university in an education-related field. Candidates who are ABD may be considered.

Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member.

Associate Professor- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged based on personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in K-12 teaching and teacher supervision and teaching in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and multiple external partners, including P-12 schools and districts.
• Demonstrated understanding of the complexities of P-12 education and university-based educator and other school personnel preparation.
• Commitment to building welcoming relationships among a wide variety of stakeholders and collaborators.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary teams.
• Proven record of effective online instruction at the higher-education level, including both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments.
• Familiarity with Brightspace/D2L or comparable learning management systems.
• Experience serving in a clinical practice leadership role (e.g., director, coordinator, lead supervisor).
• Experience with successful accreditation processes and data-informed program improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting a wide variety of teacher candidates and advancing effective, sustainable clinical partnerships.
• Experience with supervision models, mentoring frameworks, and/or innovative clinical practice designs.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:

https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

College/Department Information

The Augusta University College of Education and Human Development is committed to being a relevant, responsive, and respected organization with a keen focus toward high impact work in the community. Our faculty, students, and alumni are committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities through the comprehensive study and effective practice of education. Through bachelors degree, masters degree, doctoral degree, and professional development programs, we cultivate innovative educational leaders, advance health practices through research in kinesiology, explore the most important questions in public education, and share exciting ideas and best practices across the world.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgias innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgias cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgias only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta Universitys distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, Unofficial Transcripts, etc., as one document.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.