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The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to access, diversity, engagement, and academic excellence. It currently enrolls approximately 5,100 students, many of whom are first generation and nontraditional students. UW-Parkside benefits from the ethnic and racial diversity of the communities it serves in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth Counties. Located in northern Kenosha County in the Chicago-Milwaukee urban corridor, much of the university’s 700-acre campus has been preserved in its natural wooded and prairie state. UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.

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Teacher Education Preceptor/Clinical Coordinator

Appointment:   The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites applications for the Preceptor/Clinical Coordinator position in Teacher Education. We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated teaching excellence and administrative skill to facilitate preservice and student teaching field assignments for candidates seeking licensure.

Required Qualifications:  Candidate must have a Master’s Degree in Education or a related field and a minimum of three years of successful teaching in PK-12 school settings. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must along with ability to use computer to facilitate communication data management. A record of commitment to teaching and learning including the application of the Wisconsin Teaching Standards and DPI policies is essential. A demonstrated record of the ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students and various off-campus constituencies representing diverse populations and urban settings and the abilitity to negotiate/facilitate collaborative efforts among relevant constituencies required.

Preferred Qualifications: Ideal candidate will have extensive study beyond the master’s degree including but not limited to an earned Educational Specialist, PhD or equivalent in education or related field with experience supervising teacher education candidates. Licensure as a school administrator with experience in supervising student teachers as both a teacher and school administrator is desired. Previous experience in a university setting is also preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Coordinating and facilitating placements for Preservice teachers
• Communicating with school partners
• Assisting students, teachers, and school administrators with remediation related to field experiences, and monitoring the completion of field experiences and student teaching in accordance with the Department of Public Instruction’s policies and procedures.
• The incumbent will also be responsible for training and evaluation related to field experiences.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.

Review of Applications:  Applications received by May 9, 2008 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.

To Apply:  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references to:

Teacher Education
Clinical Coordinator Search Committee
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI 53144