Professor, New York Clinical Practice

Type: Full-time

Team: Teacher Preparation

Start Date: January 5, 2025

Priority Application Review Deadline: November 14, 2025

Summary:

Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is an accredited not-for-profit institution of higher education serving thousands of educators from across the country, from pre-service teachers to system-level leaders. Our mission is to ensure that all students are taught by outstanding educators, in order to build a more just world where every student has a clear path to a fulfilling life.

The Teacher Preparation Instructional Team at Relay is dedicated to fostering pedagogical excellence and providing comprehensive student support for both pre-service and in-service teachers. The team oversees academic programs, faculty, and student support across all licensure- and degree-granting components. As part of the Teacher Preparation Team, the Clinical Practice division leads Relay students to connect theory to the classroom context and focuses on developing culturally responsive and inclusive educators through practice, feedback, and reflection cycles. 

Reporting to the Director, New York Clinical Practice, the Professor, New York Clinical Practice, holds critical responsibilities in shaping the future of teacher preparation. The Professor, Clinical Experience, will teach foundations and clinical practice courses, conduct observation-feedback cycles, and foster collaborative cohorts of continuously improving educators. In addition, this professor will collaborate with the New York Clinical Practice Director to lead the vision for the positive experience and success of teacher preparation students and instructional partnerships across New York. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

The essential responsibilities of this position, while not limited to the following, will include: 

Teaching Responsibilities (40%)

• Teach engaging and effective graduate-level courses (~6–12 credits/term) to cohorts of ~50 students.
• Conduct ~4-5 observations for approximately 75 students as part of clinical practice courses in the fall and spring terms. 
• Engage in peer observation and provide & implement constructive feedback for continuous instructional improvement.
• Provide guidance, resources, and feedback to support students in meeting course learning goals.

Student Experience (30%)

• Model and advance the knowledge, skills, and mindsets of a culturally responsive educator in teaching, coaching, and supporting students. 
• Provide feedback to students on observations, reflection journals, and other teaching artifacts within one to two weeks to foster their continuous reflection and improvement. 
• Hold regular office hours to provide individualized support for students as needed. 
• Collaborate with the New York Clinical Practice Director, managers of student success, and licensure exam preparation faculty to support student success in clinical practice and foundations coursework and state licensure progress across New York.
• Collaborate with school-based mentor teachers to ensure meaningful and aligned clinical experiences.

Programmatic & Design Responsibilities (15%)

• Complete required documentation for students’ licensure as applicable, including feedback on state-required rubrics and completing licensure recommendation forms.
• Maintain consistent communication with instructional partners, the Partnerships Manager, and the New York Clinical Practice Director to support student success and EPP completion.
• Participate in state-level team meetings and engage with student support services to increase student success.
• Lead strategic projects defined by the Clinical Practice Director, ensuring alignment with team initiatives and Relay’s institutional goals to advance program quality and impact.
• Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of programs and courses by providing feedback on curriculum and national strategy to meet the needs of New York students.

Faculty Management (10%): 

• Supervise, observe, and coach part-time faculty (including Assistant Professors, Field Supervisors and/or Adjunct Faculty), using the program’s instructional rubrics to drive continuous improvement through targeted feedback.
• Facilitate check-ins, provide resources, and lead initiatives that enhance part-time instruction and supervision quality and  ensure alignment with program goals and standards

Institutional Service (5%)

• Engage in ongoing institutional service through participation in committees, working groups, and/or board memberships.

QUALIFICATIONS

First and foremost, the Professor, Clinical Experience must share the Relay community’s commitment to working together to improve student growth and achievement through phenomenal teacher preparation grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. This includes providing teacher preparation programs that set novice teachers up to succeed in the classroom from day one; leadership programs that train new and veteran school and district leaders to best serve their school communities; and teacher-facing professional education that provides ongoing learning to educators. Additionally, for this position, we’re looking for candidates who possess a combination of the following skills:

• Must be located in New York or currently working within New York.
• Required availability for instruction on two weeknights and four to six Saturdays per term (Fall, Spring, and Summer).
• Minimum of five years of direct classroom teaching experience at the elementary, middle, or secondary level, and experience observing, coaching, and developing elementary, middle, or secondary level teachers.
• Advanced degree required (Master's or Doctorate) in a related, pertinent educational field.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively observe, instruct, mentor, and provide constructive feedback to adult learners in academic or professional development settings.
• Evidence of exceptional interpersonal capabilities fostering collegial interactions and collaboration with diverse constituents within and outside the institution.
• Proven aptitude for project management, including the ability to define objectives, manage timelines, and synthesize varied information effectively.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous or current K-12 teaching license/certification
• Experience in online instructional design and delivery.
• Experience teaching and/or coaching across diverse settings (e.g., inclusive, self-contained).
• Demonstrated understanding of the higher education landscape and relevant policy trends.
• Proficiency in designing, developing, and delivering instruction within the Canvas learning management system.
• Active involvement in national education organizations.
• Proven commitment to advancing justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive initiatives within teacher preparation programs.

Relay prepares teachers and school leaders to teach students of all identities and backgrounds in order to push toward a time when this country no longer faces stark educational inequities. We recruit, develop, support, and retain a diverse staff, faculty, and graduate student body because we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and actively anti-racist institution. We know, and the data supports, that diversity, equity, and inclusion cultivate an environment in which people of all backgrounds can thrive and this is critical to achieving our mission of educational excellence and equity.

To fulfill that commitment, Relay encourages applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply for roles that align with their own interests and career trajectory. If you meet a majority of the qualifications and see yourself in this role, we would love to see your application!

COMPENSATION

Relay is committed to creating and maintaining a compensation and benefits system that supports our ability to recruit and retain a diverse and talented team. As we make decisions about compensation, we will be guided by the following values: clarity, consistency, and internal equity. The salary range for this role is $87,057 - $105,339. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range, $87,057 to allow for an equitable starting salary process and continual salary growth during an employee’s time at Relay GSE.

To ensure internal pay equity:

• Relay does not currently differentiate starting salary offers based on years of experience,
• All staff salaries will be capped at the salary range maximum, and
• Relay does not negotiate salary offers.

Relay offers a comprehensive total rewards package. For full-time roles, this includes health insurance benefits, disability and life insurance, retirement plan, professional development, gym reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid time off (PTO), parental leave, etc. To learn more about Relay’s benefits, please visit here.   

WORK LOCATION POLICY

Employees must have a primary work location within the U.S., where they are legally authorized to work. Relay is a registered employer in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington State and Washington DC. Please note that Relay Graduate School of Education's headquarters are in New York City. Employees who choose to perform work from states not listed here will be subject to NYC state withholdings.

Relay Graduate School of Education provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.