Director of Field and Clinical Experiences

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

Job Summary

The person in the position works with teacher education candidates to ensure all field and clinical experiences are aligned with the accreditation requirements as outline by the Professional standards Commission (PSC).

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities for this position include:

• Work collaboratively with school districts and other agencies to develop sites for candidates requiring placements as part of their academic programs.
• Monitor the quality of existing sites and conduct regular visits to the sites.
• Train students, cooperating teachers and other partners who supervise College of Education candidates in their placement on the use of evaluative assessment instruments.
• Work collaboratively with Instructional Technology Services to ensure that the assessment instruments are launched electronically and that cooperating partners learn to utilize the internet based assessment tools.
• Develop and monitor field experience and practicums for initial programs.
• Design initial cohort-based practicum programs.
• Teach initial and advanced cohort-based practicum courses.
• GACE test preparation planning and implementation in practicum courses.
• Advise undergraduate students seeking initial certification in the state of Georgia.
• Program maintenance and accreditation including NCATE (CAEP), SACS, and GaPSC reporting.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

A Master's degree in teacher education or related education field; a minimum of three years of professional experience in the field of education at K – 12 level.

Experience in P-12 schools, preferably in the state of Georgia; familiarity with computers, the use of web-based software packages like Microsoft Office, LiveText, and Desire to Learn (Learning Management System).

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in education; experience teaching in higher education and supervising students in field and clinical placements.

Has served as an instructional coach in a K – 12 school

Proposed Salary

$50,000

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

The F & C Director should have knowledge of the accreditations that exist within the unit. The F & C Director should have a strong working relationship with the local and regional school systems.

Skills

The F & C Director should have excellent communication skills, both oral and written. The faculty member should have knowledge of Professional Standards Commission Rules for Candidate Preparation in field and clinical requirements.

Abilities

The F & C Director should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Banner.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.