University Supervisor for Clinical Experiences and Student Teaching Experiences

Northeastern Illinois University; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,600 - 4,200; Part time

Job summary

Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago invites applications for the University Supervisor for Clinical Experiences and Student Teaching Experiences. The role supports pre-service teachers through on-campus seminars and school-site visits, mentoring and guiding candidates, and serving as a liaison between the College of Education and cooperating schools.

Starting Fall 2026 and Spring 2027; compensation is paid per credit hours of supervision per semester, with $1,400 per credit for doctoral

Qualifications

• Must have earned masters degree in the discipline.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience.
• Personal and professional commitment to inclusive education, diversity, advocacy, and social justice.
• Hold a teaching license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend training sessions at the start of the semester; attend program meetings and workshops to support candidates.
• Conduct multiple observations of candidate teaching in the field.
• Meet and communicate regularly with candidates mentor teacher; promote a positive relationship with the mentor teacher, school principal, and school counselor.
• Provide support and feedback to the candidate throughout the semester; assist program faculty in problem-solving during field experience/internship.
• Keep candidates informed about licensure changes; complete formal assessments of the candidate at midterm and/or conclusion of the semester.
• There is also a weekly seminar component.

Skills

Mentorship

Communication

Liaison

Education

Masters degree in discipline

Job description

Home —University Supervisor for Clinical Experiences and Student Teaching Experiences

University Supervisor for Clinical Experiences and Student Teaching Experiences

Starting Date

Fall 2026 & Spring 2027

Salary Range

Will be based on the candidate's highest degree level and per credit hours of supervision per semester: $1,400 per credit with a doctoral degree and $1,200 per credit with a master's degree.

The supervisor of student teachers/clinical students provides a critical role in supporting high quality teacher preparation. Through on-campus seminars and school site visits, the supervisor provides mentorship, guidance, and instruction to pre-service teachers. The supervisor also serves as a liaison between the Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education and the personnel of cooperating schools and agencies. The department will call the applicant when a supervisor is needed in your area of concentration.

Founded in 1867, Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) enrolls about 5,700 students and is regarded as one of the most diverse public comprehensive universities in the Midwest. The Main Campus is located on 67 acres in a residential area on the Northwest Side of Chicago and two additional campuses are located in the Avondale and Bronzeville neighborhoods of Chicago. Since 1997, the U.S. Department of Education has designated NEIU a Hispanic-Serving Institution. NEIU offers more than 40 undergraduate degree and certificate programs and more than 50 graduate degree, certificate, licensure and endorsement programs. Read more about Northeastern Illinois University .

The Department of Health, Physical Education, Educational Foundations, and Urban Community Studies offers a licensure program in Physical Education.

The Literacy, Leadership, Development & Special Education Department offers licensure programs in LBS I and LBS II

The Teacher Education Department offers licensure programs in Bilingual Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle Level Education Secondary Education (English, History, Mathematics, and Science) and PK-12 programs consisting of Art Education, Music Education and Spanish Education.

Responsibilities

The position requires the university supervisor to attend training sessions at the start of the semester; attend program meetings and workshops to support candidates conduct multiple observations of candidate teaching in the field; meet and communicate regularly with candidate’s mentor teacher; promote a positive relationship with the mentor teacher, school principal, school counselor; provide support and feedback to the candidate throughout the semester; assist program faculty in problem-solving during the field experience/internship; keep candidates informed about any licensure changes; and complete formal assessments of the candidate at the midterm and/or conclusion of the semester. There is also a weekly seminar component.

Requirement Qualifications

• Must have an earned master’s degree in the discipline (e.g., Bilingual Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Secondary Education, Special Education)
• Minimum of three years teaching experience
• Personal and professional commitment to inclusive education, diversity, advocacy, and social justice
• Hold a teaching license preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with online and virtual instruction

Northeastern Illinois University welcomes candidates who will support our diverse and inclusive student community. Northeastern is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other Qualified Individuals.