Job Description:

Who We Are

Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university committed to engaging the culture and changing the world through academic excellence, service, and the development of people of competence and character.

SPU's Center for Professional Education (CPE), within the College of Humanities, Education, and the Arts, provides professional learning opportunities for educators, including add-on endorsement programs that help Washington State teachers expand their professional qualifications and instructional expertise.

What We Need

Seattle Pacific University's Center for Professional Education is seeking experienced current or recently retired K–12 educators to serve as adjunct faculty field experience supervisors for teachers completing add-on endorsement programs.

The Adjunct Faculty – Field Experience Supervisor supports Seattle Pacific University's mission by contributing to a Christ-centered learning and working community committed to academic excellence, service, and engagement with the world. In this role, the employee brings their skills, gifts, and professional expertise to work that matters—serving students, colleagues, and the broader University community in ways that reflect SPU's values and purpose. To that end, all University employees are required to be aligned with and supportive of SPU's Statement of Faith and its derivative policies and lifestyle expectations.

In this instructional role, field experience supervisors serve as faculty educators, providing individualized instruction, professional mentoring, and assessment of candidates as they apply endorsement-specific knowledge and teaching practices in K–12 classrooms. Supervisors guide candidates in developing and demonstrating the competencies required for successful completion of their field experience coursework.

We are seeking qualified supervisors in the following endorsement areas:

• Health and Fitness
• Library Media
• Special Education
• Reading
• English Language Learners (ELL) and Bilingual Education
• Elementary Education

Assignments are made based on program needs, supervisor qualifications, and student enrollment.

What You'll Do

Instruction & Candidate Development

• Provide individualized instruction and professional guidance to endorsement candidates during their field experience coursework.
• Teach and reinforce endorsement-specific instructional practices, professional standards, and effective teaching strategies.
• Mentor candidates through reflection, feedback, and coaching to strengthen their instructional effectiveness.

Observation & Assessment

• Observe candidates' classroom instruction and evaluate their application of teaching competencies.
• Provide formative feedback and instructional guidance to support candidate growth and improvement.
• Assess candidate performance against established course objectives and endorsement requirements.

Course Evaluation & Faculty Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate field experience assignments, reflections, and required documentation.
• Determine candidate achievement of course learning outcomes and submit final grades and assessments.
• Communicate with candidates and CPE staff regarding instructional progress and successful completion of field experience requirements.

What You Bring

• A master's degree in education or a closely related field.
• A valid Washington State teaching certificate.
• Current or recent K–12 teaching experience in at least one of the identified endorsement areas.
• A minimum of five years of teaching experience in the relevant area for applicants currently teaching.
• Strong knowledge of effective instructional practices, professional teaching standards, and assessment methods.
• Ability to teach, mentor, and evaluate adult learners in a professional education setting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Mission Alignment: A personal commitment to the Christian faith and affirmation of SPU's Statement of Faith; enthusiasm for supporting the University's Christian mission; and willingness to uphold the policies and lifestyle expectations of SPU's Christian community.

Compensation & Position Details

• Compensation: $500 per assigned student field experience.
• Appointment: Part-time, adjunct faculty; assignments based on program needs and student enrollment.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Jenn Brown, PhD

Associate Director, Center for Professional Education

College of Humanities and Education

wilsonj17@spu.edu

Additional Information:

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete SPU's online employment application and submit a resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining their relevant teaching experience, endorsement area(s) of expertise, and interest in serving as a field experience supervisor.

Also completed as part of the SPU application for adjuncts will be a written statement responding to the Statement of Faith and a written statement regarding your teaching philosophy.

We welcome applications from experienced educators who are passionate about teaching and mentoring fellow teachers and supporting excellence in K–12 education.