SLIS Program Supervisor

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. 

You’re joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You’ll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.

As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

Job Summary:

Program Supervisors oversee the practicum for individual students in the School Library Teacher concentration by following the Candidate Assessment of Performance (CAP) process established by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Program Supervisor is the primary liaison between Simmons University and the Teacher Candidate, as well as between the University and the Supervising Practitioner.

The Program Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the CAP process as outlined in the CAP Guidelines and other documentation provided by DESE. Specifically, the Program Supervisor will:
● Provide the candidate with robust and equitable guidance and support, including high quality feedback that improves their practice.
● Support the supervising practitioner to provide the candidate with robust and equitable guidance and support and complete all required components of the CAP process.
● Collaborate with the candidate and supervising practitioner to collect, synthesize, and analyze evidence from multiple sources, including observations, a measure of student learning, student feedback, a professional practice goal, and candidate artifacts.
● Facilitate all Three-Way Meetings with the supervising practitioner and candidate.
● Conduct at least two announced observations of the candidate.
● Calibrate with the supervising practitioner using multiple sources of evidence to determine the candidate’s readiness to teach.
● Complete and submit all required CAP forms.
● Support the candidate to ensure the practicum placement is appropriate and supportive of their growth and development.
● Collaborate with the supervising practitioner and Simmons University to identify appropriate, differentiated supports if the candidate is not on track to meet expectations.
● Provide feedback to Simmons University on their experience as a program supervisor.

The Program Supervisor meets at least four, and often more, times with the Teacher Candidate and Supervising Practitioner, including two on-site visits, each semester. The Program Supervisor maintains contact with both the Candidate and the Supervising Practitioner between meetings as needed.

Compensation: $853/student

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process.

This is non-benefits eligible position.

Compensation for adjunct faculty is established at a set rate per course and does not vary based on experience, education, or other factors. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, retirement savings, and other offerings that can be seen here, as well as work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities. We are committed to offering a package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully, and lead with confidence.

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.