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Shape the Future of Maine’s Classrooms: Become a Field Supervisor/Lecturer

Are you a seasoned educator with a passion for guiding the next generation of teachers? Do you thrive on stepping into schools, inspiring future educators, and building strong community partnerships across Maine?

We are seeking a Field Supervisor/Lecturer to mentor, observe, and elevate student teachers and practicum students in Early Childhood and PK-12 partner schools throughout Central, Southern, and Mid-Coast Maine. In this dual role, you will bring real-world classroom insight directly into university coursework, serving as a critical bridge between academic theory and practical instruction.

What You’ll Do:

• Mentorship in Action: Travel to regional partner schools to observe, evaluate, and provide constructive, real-time coaching to practicum students and student teachers.
• Lead Inspiring Seminars: Teach weekly higher education courses that turn classroom experiences into actionable learning.
• Build Strong Partnerships: Collaborate closely with K-12 mentor teachers, school principals, and university faculty to ensure students thrive in their field placements.

Courses You’ll Teach:

EDU 396: Advanced Practicum Field Experience

• Guide secondary education and physical education candidates through an immersive classroom placement as they plan, execute, and evaluate instructional strategies alongside experienced K-12 mentors.

EDU 389: Advanced Practicum and Seminar in Elementary Education

• Lead elementary education candidates through a pivotal transition block—moving them from observation to active classroom management, small-group and whole-class instruction, lesson plan differentiation, and standards-based assessment.

Salary & Benefits:

Part-time faculty members are compensated on a per-credit-hour basis, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and in accordance with the Maine Part-Time Faculty Association (PATFA) contract. Per-credit-hour basis rates start at $1,211. 

Teaching opportunities in future semesters are based on course funding, performance, need, and availability. Continuation is subject to the terms of the PATFA bargaining agreement and other applicable University policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s Degree in Education (e.g., MSEd, Educational Leadership, M.A.T., Special Education, or related field).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of public school teaching experience, including demonstrated leadership or supervisory roles in PK-12 settings.
• Mobility: A valid driver’s license (meeting University of Maine System standards) to travel to partner schools throughout the region.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a mentor teacher or background in innovative models of pre-service teacher supervision and school-university partnerships.
• Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary/higher education level.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a supervisory role—it’s an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on public education across Maine by shaping the confidence, skill, and passion of tomorrow's teachers.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

Important Information to know:

• We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support
• Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
• For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm EST on Wednesday, November 25, 2026
• The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical as applicable.

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