The School of Education (SOE) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is committed to its mission to advance equitable educational systems and practices, which are driven by core values of equity, evidence, excellence, community, critical thinking, and compassion. Located in the Inland Empire, a racially and economically diverse region on Tribal lands, UCR is a land-grant public institution designated as a Hispanic-serving, Minority Serving, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. Within this context, we seek to hire a Supervisor of Teacher Education to help prepare educators to be critical thinkers who address the needs of all students in culturally responsive ways. Our Teacher Education Program (TEP) trains teachers to use theory to guide practice, approach teaching using collaborative and co-teaching models, practice restorative justice and models of authentic care, and integrate arts and technology across disciplines. Our Teacher Supervisors guide these aspiring teachers through their fieldwork with partner school districts, supporting their progress in applying their pedagogical skill in alignment with the Common Core State Standards to serve students in the Inland Empire and beyond through social justice oriented, community engaged frameworks.

TEP invites applications for two Supervisor of Teacher Education positions. One position will be based at UCR and is open to all subjects. The second position is open to all subjects and will be based out of UCR's Palm Desert Center. These positions are for one year, in a cohort- based program, and may be part time or full time. The UCR Teacher Education Program is committed to serving the Inland Southern California community and has partnerships with schools and districts throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. It provides high quality, focused teacher preparation grounded in comprehensive mentoring for student and intern teachers. The incumbent of the position based out of UCR's Palm Desert Office will be working with candidates placed in the surrounding districts. The position will commence July 1, 2026, or as negotiated.

Teaching Responsibilities:

We are seeking applicants who have culturally sustaining and equity-focused expertise in the areas of teaching linguistically and culturally diverse students and in mentoring or supervising teachers. Supervisors teach courses identified for student and/or intern teaching seminars, student and/or intern teaching field experiences, and teaching performance assessment.
Supervisors are expected to provide high quality instruction, mentorship, and supervision to a cohort of diverse pre-service and/or intern teachers according to California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and program requirements; assist in program events, trainings, and meetings; and, complete course syllabi, program reports and required documentation according to deadlines.

General Duties/Responsibilities:

Guided by the SOE equity-focused mission, teach one or more undergraduate and/or graduate courses, depending on the need and the candidate's experience and availability. Duties will include full responsibility for mission-driven course preparation and presentation, including but not limited to, lectures, preparation and grading of exams, office hours outside of class, advising students, and supervision of teaching assistants or readers if assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A Master's degree or equivalent; a minimum of 5 years of in-person teaching experience with racially, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse student populations in a K-12 public school system; mentoring, coaching, or supervising teachers, including explicit expertise with teachers of Color; knowledge of California Common Core Standards.

Preferred qualifications

A Current California teaching credential (with special consideration for Spanish, English, and Multiple Subject for the UCR-based position, and special consideration for Multiple Subject for the Palm Desert-based position); knowledge of Ethnic Studies; exceptional communication and networking skills; proficiency in Office software applications; demonstrated teaching success with diverse student populations; experience in supervising or mentoring pre-service teachers; knowledge of and experience in current education reform efforts, such as Common Core Standards in Mathematics and Common Core Standards in Literacy in Science; knowledge of new program standards and teaching performance expectations; knowledge of and experience in teacher performance assessment; experience with integrating technology in classroom curriculum; and, experience with developing and maintaining relationships with schools and districts in the Inland region.

Specifically, the supervisor of teacher education is responsible for the following:

Participation in Program Activities:
* Attends monthly and quarterly Supervisor of Teacher Education meetings;
* Attends staff development sessions/days during program year as required; and,
* Attends University and/or School of Education social events as required;
* Participates on advisory and/or scholarship committees.
* Possible Multiple Subjects, Single Subject or Special Education Program Coordination.

Instructor:
* Teaches a 2-hour student teaching seminar once a week per quarter; seminar typically scheduled between 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and
* Teaches a 1-hour teacher performance assessment course once a week per quarter; course typically scheduled between 8:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Supervision of Student Teaching:
* Conducts a minimum of four (4) formal observations (per quarter) of classroom instruction per candidate during public school hours;
* Makes additional observation at school sites as necessary and as requested;
* Completes, collects and submits all required documents for student teaching and internship according to program deadlines;
* Weekly communication with candidates in person, via Zoom, by phone, and/or via e-mail;
* Works with the academic advisor for placement of candidates in approved local school districts;
* Conducts orientation with mentor teachers and principals about teacher education program requirements; maintains ongoing communication throughout the candidate's placement; and,
* Communicates with Teacher Education Director and staff to address student questions and concerns.

Salary:
Advancement as a represented Non-Senate Faculty (NSF) Lecturer/Supervisor of Teacher Education at the University of California is dependent upon re-appointment. For more information about advancement and reappointment as a member of Unit 18, please review the current Unit 18 Labor Contract.

See Table 32 (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t32.pdf) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $84,752 to $101,198 (full-time base salary, prorated according to appointment percentage).

Application Requirements/Document requirements:
Interested individuals should send an electronic application, including a cover letter (specify which position you are applying for, UCR or Palm Desert), curriculum vitae (CV), three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of contributions to diversity to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02219.

Review of applicants will begin on April 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Frances Valdovinos, Chair of the Search Committee, frances.valdovinos@ucr.edu.