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Faculty Liaison for School Partnerships, Office of Undergraduate Education

Position Number: 6464617
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education

Faculty Liaison for School Partnerships, Office of Undergraduate Education
Education Office of Prof Practice

Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: May 05, 2025
Deadline: Feb 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The School of Education seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to serve as a liaison to one of our partner school districts in our Educator Preparation Program. The individual hired for this position will serve the Office of Undergraduate Education in the capacity of a liaison between the university and assigned partner school district. The core function of this position is to build and maintain communication channels between the university and partner schools in support of field-based teacher preparation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Spend approximately 10 hours per week on partner district campuses where Baylor Residents and Clinical Teachers are placed, maintaining a visible and supportive presence.

Serve as a consistent point of contact and professional resource for Cooperating Teachers and Host Teachers, fostering strong partnerships between Baylor University and school sites.

Provide guidance, encouragement, and responsive support for Clinical Teachers and Residents, helping them navigate their field experiences successfully.

Facilitate clear communication and collaboration between school-based mentors, field supervisors, and Baylor SOE faculty and staff.

Support calibration efforts by promoting consistency in feedback and evaluations (e.g., T-TESS-aligned observations) between Cooperating/Host Teachers and Field Supervisors.

Provide assistance with program documentation, including Tk20 and other field placement or assessment-related requirements.

Identify and address challenges or misalignments between school sites and Baylor program expectations, helping bridge any communication or procedural gaps.

Collaborate with Field Supervisors to ensure continuity and alignment in candidate support, stepping in as needed to assist with mentoring or logistical coordination.

Communicate regularly with the Office of Undergraduate Education to provide updates on field site needs, candidate progress, and partnership successes or concerns.

Represent the values and mission of Baylor's School of Education while modeling professionalism, Christian character, and a commitment to high-quality educator preparation.

SALARY AND BEGINNING DATE: The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and professional experience. The anticipated date of appointment is August 1, 2025.

DEPARTMENT: The Office of Undergraduate Education in the School of Education supports students from initial inquiry through graduation, guiding them on their journey to becoming impactful educators. The office oversees educator preparation, including field-based experiences and clinical teaching, ensuring candidates are well-equipped for the classroom. In collaboration with academic advisors and faculty, the office provides personalized support to help students navigate their academic paths and grow in their calling as Christian educators. Additionally, the office leads strategic recruitment efforts to attract and engage future teachers who are committed to serving with excellence and purpose.

SCHOOL: For more than 100 years, the School of Education has advanced Baylor University's mission across the globe while preparing students for a range of careers focused on education, leadership, and human development. With more than 60 full-time faculty members, the school's growing research and outreach portfolio complements its long-standing commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship. Baylor School of Education's undergraduate teacher education programs have earned national distinction for innovative partnerships with local schools that provide future educators with deep clinical preparation. Likewise, the school's graduate programs have attained national recognition for their exemplary preparation of research scholars, educational leaders, innovators, and clinicians. Graduate enrollments continue to rise, with more than 700 students pursuing advanced study and professional preparation through 17 different graduate program options including MA, MSEd, Ed.S., Ed.D., and Ph.D. levels.

Through exciting new academic initiatives both at home and abroad, and several new searches underway for faculty colleagues, the School is in a period of significant expansion and deepened impact through the production of meaningful, high-quality research and the preparation of outstanding leaders, teachers, and clinicians. To learn more about the School of Education, please visit baylor.edu/soe.

About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS: Consistent with Baylor's mission to be a world-class institution dedicated to Christian principles and ideals, the qualifications for the position include:

Education and Experience:

Master's degree in education or a related field required; doctoral coursework or degree preferred.
Valid teaching certification and a minimum of 3-5 years of successful teaching experience in K-12 settings.
Previous experience in teacher preparation, supervision, or partnership roles strongly preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong understanding of clinical practice models in teacher education, including co-teaching, residency-based preparation, and mentorship.
Familiarity with Texas teacher evaluation systems (e.g., T-TESS) and relevant assessment tools such as Tk20.
Ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with educators at all levels, including school leaders, mentor teachers, and university faculty.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated organizational skills, flexibility, and responsiveness to school site needs.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/167030

Candidates should include the following in their application materials: (a) completed application form, (b) a curriculum vitae, and (c) transcripts documenting the terminal degree. All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Part-Time Mission Review in Interfolio.

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.