Description

Position Overview

The University of Kansas, Department of Curriculum & Teaching anticipates openings for the position of University Supervisor in the 2026-2027 academic year.

The University Supervisor is a member in the School of Education & Human Sciences (SOEHS). The supervisor serves as the liaison between the SOEHS and the PK-12 schools where teacher candidates are placed for their student teaching/internship. The primary role of the university supervisor is to provide guidance for the teacher candidate in their development of teaching competency and to give assistance to the clinical supervisor.

University supervisors should have academic backgrounds and experience in the field of education and have taught successfully at the levels they supervise. We are seeking university supervisors who have prior teaching experience in the areas of early childhood, elementary, middle/secondary social studies, middle/secondary English, middle/secondary science, middle/secondary math, and world languages. Supervisors must be available to observe and conference with teacher candidates during the school day.

Amount of work required can vary by position and will range in FTE.

Applications will be accepted throughout the year. The successful applicant must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

Job Description

100% - University Supervisors are responsible for the following:

• Attend the online University Supervisor Orientation offered once each semester
• Attend online monthly meetings with the Program Director of Student Teaching
• Attend an initial online greeting meeting with the clinical supervisor and teacher candidate
• For 10 week student teachers - complete two in-person formal observations during school hours and one video observation.
• For 14 week student teachers - complete three in-person formal observations during school hours and one video observation.
• Review lesson plans prior to formal observations
• Submit formative and summative evaluations online including feedback for student teachers on how to improve on the InTASC standards listed on the STAR observation protocol
• Conduct an in-person or online conference meeting with the student teacher and clinical supervisor for each of the in-person observations. This conference is verbal based on the feedback provided on the STAR protocol.
• Promote and sustain positive working relationships among the clinical supervisor, teacher candidate, and the school principal

Communicate with the Program Director of Student Teaching about any concerns you have about a student teacher that is at risk of not completing student teaching

Required Qualifications

1. The applicant must hold a master's degree in Education or other field appropriate to subject area and a minimum of 5 years relevant PK-12 teaching or administrative experience
2. Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and university faculty
3. Applicants must be available during the regular K-12 school day for supervision

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Position Requirements:

1. K-12 teaching license or experience as a school principal
2. Ability to travel to multiple school settings within a 50-mile radius of Lawrence, KS

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application includes an online application, resume/CV, cover letter addressing position requirements, copy of a valid teaching license and a list of two (2) professional references.

Review of applications will be ongoing.

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and procedures and is the Title IX Coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or using the Title IX online report form and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or using the Title IX online complaint form.