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Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25009

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Sarah Wilson

406-994-6670

sarah.wilson14@montana.edu

Classification Title Managing Director

Working Title Director of Field Placement

Brief Position Overview

The Director of the Office of Field Placement & Licensure is paramount to the success and effectiveness of MSU’s entire Teacher Education Program. Student placement in high quality clinical experience is absolutely essential for the successful preparation of new teachers. The Director provides significant leadership in this regard, developing and maintaining relationships with K-12 schools and districts in Montana, across the nation, and internationally.

Position Number 4C3624

Department Dean Educ/HHD

Division College of Education, Health & Human Development

Appointment Type Professional

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type LOA

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The Director of the Office of Field Placement & Licensure is paramount to the success and effectiveness of MSU’s entire Teacher Education Program. Student placement in high quality clinical experience is absolutely essential for the successful preparation of new teachers. The Director provides significant leadership in this regard, developing and maintaining relationships with K-12 schools and districts in Montana, across the nation, and internationally.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with local, state and national P-12 schools for MSU students completing programs of study leading to licensure as P-12 teachers.

• Representative of the teacher education program who is responsible for working with cooperating teachers, school administrators, and the Montana Office of Public Instruction to ensure that all requirements of the field experiences and coursework are met through mutually beneficial partnerships.

• Coordinates field placements for both practicum and student teaching internships, developing and implementing orientations and trainings for all parties involved in the field experiences.

• Oversees the work of the Field Placement and Licensure including the budget and staff

  Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Master’s degree in Education or closely related field.

• Successful experience as a licensed teacher in K-12 schools;

• Demonstrated competence in supervising pre-service teachers in field experiences;

• Knowledge of accreditation processes and requirements.

  Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Doctoral degree in Education or closely related field;

• Demonstrated success in leadership, program administration and data-based decision-making;

• Knowledge of Montana school systems and Montana school law;

• Knowledge of University, and State rules and regulations governing the operation of teacher education and educational leadership programs;

• Experience working with student organizations;

• Experience working with diverse populations.

  The Successful Candidate Will

• Have effective interpersonal and conflict management skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, students, state officials, and K-12 partners;

• Have the ability to establish rapport and communicate clearly with a college student population;

• Have strong organizational and time management skills;

• Display an aptitude for problem solving and facilitating the work of others in a team-oriented environment;

• Possess the ability to provide leadership and assume responsibility for organizational and program activities;

• Be skilled at prioritizing, organizing, and working on multiple projects; maintain effective attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing competing demands;

• Have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills in person, over the telephone, and electronically;

• Be confident and competent in oral presentation and excel in public speaking;

• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.

  Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

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Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on July 17, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

Diversity Statement

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html

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