Director of Field Experience

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the full-time, exempt position of Director of Field Experience. This position reports directly to the Dean of the College of Education and is located in River Forest, IL.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Early Field Experience Supervision

• Supervises early field experience placements for pre-service teacher candidates
• Monitors evaluation of teacher candidates in early field experiences
• Coordinates with and supports the work of the Field Experience Facilitator
• Supervises and evaluates the Assistant Director and Field Experience Facilitator

Student Teaching Internship Supervision

• Supervises and secures placements for student teachers in PK-12 schools
• Recruits, develops, supervises, and evaluates University Internship Supervisors
• Develops and updates internship documents
• Coordinates and leads internship and edTPA seminars
• Supervises and communicates with interns, their supervisors, classroom teachers, and program leaders
• Supervises the collection and management of assessment data
• Schedules and organizes Positive Impact Presentations (PIP)

School Partnerships

• Develops and maintains mutually beneficial and innovative partnerships with PK-12 Schools
• Plans and facilitates regular meetings with partnership stakeholders
• Maintains documentation of partnerships
• Establishes and maintains partnerships that are consistent with accreditation requirements

Data Analysis

• Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Field Experience to preserve data for accreditation and state reports
• Organizes data to develop meaningful analyses
• Analyzes data and writes reports for various accrediting agencies

**Candidates must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Skill Sets:

• Ability to serve as an energetic leader with a passion for developing meaningful partnerships between the College of Education and PK-12 schools
• Exhibits a service mentality toward all stakeholders
• Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication with stakeholders that is effective, professional, accurate, and timely
• Ability to manage and work collaboratively with faculty and staff
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• A successful track record of creative thinking and situational problem solving

Minimum Experience Required:

• Familiarity with and prior experience with Illinois licensure laws and edTPA
• 3-5 years of prior teaching experience in a K-12 setting

Education Requirements:

A Master's Degree in the field of Education is required, a terminal degree is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting range is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability and Survivor Plan (Basic Life Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Application Information:

Interested individuals should include a cover letter, resume and references with their online application.

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago:

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities-Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.

Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.