Compensation Range:
Hourly: $26.63 - $28.89
National University - San Diego, California
Part-time Faculty: University Support Provider - Single Subject or Multiple Subject
Location: Remote, USA
National University is a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate a diverse student body from across the U.S. and around the globe, with more than 230,000 alumni worldwide. Our three schools and three colleges offer more than 200 accredited and licensed graduate and undergraduate programs. National University holds accreditation through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission (WSCUC).
Position Summary
The Department of Teacher Education within the Sanford College of Education at National University invites applications for a
Part-Time Faculty position serving as a University Support Provider (USP) in the Multiple Subject and/or Single Subject Credential Regular Education Programs.
The University Support Provider plays a critical role in supporting teacher candidates throughout their clinical practice experiences. This position collaborates closely with the Director and Associate Director of Clinical Practice, Clinical Practice Manager, Regional Clinical Practice Coordinators, site support teachers, and school-site administrators to ensure candidate success and program quality.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentoring, and coaching aspiring educators and possess a strong commitment to supporting a diverse adult learner population. All work is conducted in an online learning environment. Sanford College of Education is seeking a Part-time Faculty in the following areas of specialization(s):
Multiple Subject
Single Subject Areas of Need:
- Social Science
- English
- Science
- Math
- Music
- Art
Essential Job Duties
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to teacher candidates during clinical practice experiences.
- Conduct virtual classroom observations and provide timely, constructive feedback aligned to program expectations.
- Evaluate candidate performance using established assessment tools and state standards.
- Support candidates in demonstrating competency in the California Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs).
- Collaborate with site support teachers and university personnel to promote candidate growth and success.
- Monitor candidate progress and identify areas requiring additional support.
- Maintain accurate records and complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Participate in faculty meetings, training sessions, and professional development as required.
- Respond to candidate inquiries and communications in a professional and timely manner.
- Support continuous program improvement initiatives and accreditation requirements.
- Identify at-risk candidates and collaborate with the clinical practice team and student.
- Utilize strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Work independently and collaboratively within a virtual team environment.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Education or a closely related field.
- Valid California Teaching Credential in Multiple Subject or Single Subject Education.
- Minimum of three (3) years of successful K-12 teaching experience.
- Experience mentoring, supervising, coaching, or evaluating teacher candidates, interns, or new teachers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of California Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs 1-7).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving as a University Support Provider, Clinical Supervisor, Site Support Teacher, Instructional Coach, Administrator, or similar role.
- Knowledge of California credentialing requirements and clinical practice expectations.
- Experience supporting teacher candidates through performance-based assessments.
- Knowledge of and experience with the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) is highly desirable.
- Experience serving as a CalTPA assessor, scorer, trainer, or coach is preferred.
- Experience working with adult learners in higher education environments.
For full consideration, interested candidates should provide the following:
- A cover letter.
- A curriculum vita.
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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate's qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University's total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the "whole you" with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For part-time positions, please click here.
National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.
