Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The School of Education seeks University supervisors for teacher candidates in certification programs. We encourage those to apply, who hold dual certification in elementary/PK-4 and special education, as well as secondary content areas.

The number of part-time instructors hired by the department varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the program. When a position is available, qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview and asked to submit further documentation. While there may not be immediate openings, the hiring manager will review applications when openings do occur. Individuals may need to instruct courses online or in-person.

Arcadia's School of Education offers undergraduate programs in elementary and secondary education, as well as a Master of Arts in Education, Master of Education, and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. Through cohesive programs based on meaningful, mentored fieldwork, students are molded into gifted teachers and educational leaders.

• Observe and assess performance of teacher candidates
• Act as a liaison between the Office of School and Community Collaborations, the teacher candidate, the mentor teacher and site administrators
• Conduct on-campus seminars with supervision cohort
• Problem solve issues arising in the field
• Maintain accurate records as required by the School of Education and PDE
• Attend required meetings for supervisors prior to and during the fall/spring semesters
• Basic knowledge of Canvas, the course platform

• Knowledge of the Danielson Framework for Teaching
• Current knowledge of pedagogy and assessment in the area of certification
• Current knowledge of state and national standards in the area of certification
• Master's degree, preferred
• Five years of successful K-12 classroom teaching experience.
• Experience as a cooperating teacher, preferred
• Previous experience supervising teacher candidates a plus

Other Requirements:

• Hold PA teacher certification; Priority given to candidates dually certified in Elementary and Special Education. Seeking also Secondary Content and Art Education Certification holders.
• PA required clearances.
• Access to reliable transportation and/or valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel to schools throughout the Greater Delaware Valley
• Course credits vary but normally between 3-4 credits a class. Lab courses are 2 credits each.
• A link to our most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement: - arcadia/leadership/office -provost/collective-bargaining-agreement/

Application Instructions :

• Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for professional references to be uploaded as PDF documents to your application. Required documents for application

  • Cover letter

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy

  • Contact information for professional references

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based, authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for 10 consecutive years. The University's graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Education, and Public Health are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a close-knit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadia's quality academic programs, unique approach to a liberal arts education, and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.

At Arcadia University, our Lived Values are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates who embrace those values. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

For Adjuncts/Part time faculty pools:

The number of part-time instructors hired by the department varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the program. When a position is available, qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview and asked to submit further documentation. While there may not be immediate openings, the hiring manager will review applications when openings do occur.

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