Working/Functional Title

Grand Rapids Area Internship Coordinator

Position Summary

The College of Education at Michigan State University invites applications for a fixed-term position as Grand Rapids Area Elementary and Secondary Internship Coordinator in the Department of Teacher Education. This position is a full-time appointment on an academic year basis and covers student enrollment in Grand Rapids Area Michigan school districts. The primary work for the position will occur in Grand Rapids, MI, with an expectation for in-person engagement for some job responsibilities at the East Lansing, MI university campus. This position has the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.

The successful candidate will perform the following job duties and responsibilities:

• Developing daily operational responsibility for organizational relationships with schools and districts (e.g., meeting with school district administration, school administrators and teachers to identify and secure appropriate internship placements for students and communicating program policies and procedures);
• Providing continuous support to field instructors in their work with interns;
• Maintaining ongoing communication with and providing professional development for mentor teachers;
• Mediating difficult conversations and disputes involving any combination of students, mentors, instructors and administrators as needed;
• Organizing and facilitating events, including Grand Rapids Area Opening Day, Grand Rapids Area Michigan Convocation, and Mentor Teacher and Field Instructor Meetings;
• Providing and updating data for program assistants and assisting in the collection and distribution of various forms, using platforms such as GoReact, Via, Qualtrics, and D2L;
• Assisting in reserving classroom space for courses;
• Assisting in interviewing and making recommendations for hiring field instructors for the Grand Rapids area
• Attending Subject Area Leader and Licensure Area Leader meetings;
• Attending Area Coordinator meetings;
• Assisting with development and implementation of professional development plan meetings for interns who need additional support;
• Leading the development and revision/evaluation of tools needed for clinical components such as the Assessment of Progress;
• Design and/revising syllabi and field instructor agendas and materials for TE 501 and TE 502, including curriculum materials and textbooks;
• Attending department and all-college faculty meetings;
• Providing performance feedback to field instructors each semester for use in the annual review process

The person in this position may also teach in the Teacher Preparation Program, as needed, and perform other duties as assigned. This role will require the incumbent to primarily work in Grand Rapids, MI with some in-person responsibilities at the East Lansing, MI university campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -elementary or secondary education, curriculum and instruction, or teacher education

Minimum Requirements

• The minimum degree qualifications to be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor is a terminal degree with a focus in elementary or secondary education, curriculum and instruction, or teacher education.
• The minimum degree qualifications needed to hired at the rank of Instructor is a master's degree with a focus in elementary or secondary education, curriculum and instruction, or teacher education.
• Appropriate PK-12 teaching experience and relevant college-level teaching or intern supervision experience, specifically in elementary or secondary education; demonstrated commitment to social justice teacher education; demonstrated commitment to working as part of a team; excellent communication and leadership skills.

Desired Qualifications

A doctorate is preferred, but outstanding candidates with a master's degree and exceptional experience will be considered. Appropriate PK-12 teaching experience and relevant college-level teaching, specifically in elementary or secondary education; experience working with teaching interns and PK-12 district partners and community organizations; experience guiding master's and doctoral students in curriculum and instruction, or in elementary or secondary teacher education.

Required Application Materials

• Application,
• CV/Resume,
• names of 3 references

Review of Applications Begins On

05/13/2024

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

education.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.