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Assistant Professor of Instruction in Teacher Education/Placement Coordinator and University Clinical Educator (Non-Tenure Track)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please complete the online application and attach all required documents:
- Cover letter
- CV/resume
- List of three (3) professional references with current contact information including email addresses)
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Unofficial transcript(s)
The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by April 1, 2026.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen testing.
Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Instruction in Teacher Education/Placement Coordinator and University Clinical Educator (Non-Tenure Track)
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the online application and attach all required documents:
- Cover letter
- CV/resume
- List of three (3) professional references with current contact information including email addresses)
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Unofficial transcript(s)
The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by April 1, 2026.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen testing.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, and retirement.
Posting Number
20163090F
Job Description
OHIO University Zanesvillle and Eastern campuses and the Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education are seeking candidates for Assistant Professor of Instruction in Early Childhood and Middle Childhood Education with an emphasis on classroom and clinical instruction, Placement Coordinator and University Clinical Educator.
This is a non-tenure track 10-month contract position (August 1 through May 31 each year) beginning Fall Semester 2026. The successful candidate will hold a teaching load of 9 credit/contact hours per semester, with additional administrative responsibilities for coordinating clinical placements, practicums, and internships for education students. This position requires an on campus presence throughout the academic year (August -May).
Teaching Responsibilities
This is a non-tenure track 10-month contract position (August 1 through May 31 each year) beginning Fall Semester 2026. The successful candidate will hold a teaching load of 9 credit/contact hours per semester, with additional administrative responsibilities for coordinating clinical placements, practicums, and internships for education students. This position requires an on campus presence throughout the academic year (August -May).
Teaching Responsibilities
The instructional teaching load supports Teacher Education students across the regional campuses, primarily at the Eastern and Zanesville campuses. Assigned courses may include, but are not limited to, those that involve observing and supervising students completing experiences in local and surrounding schools/classrooms and early childhood programs as they implement field-based course assignments. The successful candidate will be expected to complete written evaluations of student performance, conference with students, and share evaluation paperwork with relevant faculty, and will be responsible for responding to concerns about field experiences communicated through the schools, students, and faculty. The successful candidate is expected to attend regularly scheduled course and faculty meetings with regional colleagues and the Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education to plan course objectives, activities, and meet national accreditation requirements (CAEP); consult with colleagues regarding individual and group student progress and determine if actions are needed.
As a University Clinical Educator for the Zanesville campus only, this position requires face-to-face contact with assigned Professional Interns and Mentor Teachers during P-12 school day hours. The successful candidate is responsible for creating relationships with partnering school districts, creating a syllabus for EDPL 4650/5650 which includes content delivered in no less than eight two-hour seminar sessions, submission of related credit/no credit scores for related EDPL courses, and scheduled evaluations of the Professional Interns (minimum of five site visits per intern). Additional expectations are listed in the University Clinical Educator’s Guide to Successful Professional Internships.
Placement Coordination
As the Regional Placement Coordinator serving the Eastern and Zanesville campuses, the successful candidate is responsible for all aspects of placement and record-keeping, including securing placements for Professional Interns; submitting placement data into LiveTextFEM; liaising with program coordinators, communicating with students about required paperwork, BCI and FBI background checks; submitting compensation paperwork; completing and forwarding of clinical placements spreadsheets to the college. The successful candidate will serve as a primary liaison between schools and the university. They will maintain records of Education students, and other documents needed for the education program. They will serve as a resource to students regarding programmatic questions, background checks, and preparation for licensure exams such as the Ohio Assessments of Educators (OAE)and the edTPA. The successful candidate is the main liaison with the OHIO Center for Clinical Practice in Education and communicates with center personnel on a regular basis.
Minimum Qualifications
- Earned Master’s Degree in Education or higher at the time of application.
- Hold a current/permanent/unexpired teaching license or is eligible for licensure.
- Experience teaching both elementary and middle childhood levels in order to meet qualifications to instruct classes in the ECEE and MCE programs.
- Evidence of leadership in teaching.
- Participation in professional organizations and relevant community activities.
- At least three (3) years of teaching experience with satisfactory evaluations.
Preferred Qualifications
ABD or a Doctorate Degree in Education.
Experience working with student interns is preferred.
Department
ZNSVL Education
Pay Rate
Commensurate with credentials. Employees enjoy a generous benefits package which includes health benefits, paid time off, and educational benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.
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User Selection Field
Job Open Date
03/11/2026
Posting Close Date
The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by April 1, 2026.
Employment Type
full-time term
Job Category
Instructional and Clinical Faculty
Months
10 month
Planning Unit
Regional Higher Education
Work Schedule
Campus
Eastern, Zanesville
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Kim Hayden, hayden@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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