Northeastern Illinois University
Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education
University Supervisor for
Clinical and Student Teaching Experiences
Starting Date: Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Position: 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.
About Northeastern Illinois University: 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 at www.neiu.edu.
The Goodwin College of Education (GCOE) enrolls approximately 1,200 students in nine undergraduate and twenty-one graduate degree programs spanning the areas of counselor education, educational leadership, teacher education, and community and health studies. With roots that trace back to the first teacher education institution in Chicago, the college today is one of the largest producers of diverse educators in Illinois and the Chicago area. Educator licensure programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and counseling programs have specialized accreditation through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Read more about the college at www.neiu.edu/gcoe.
Departments:
The Health, Community and Human Resource Development Department offers a licensure program in Physical Education.
The Literacy, Leadership, and 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:
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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)
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Minimum of three years teaching experience
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Personal and professional commitment to inclusive education, diversity, advocacy, and social justice
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Strong mentorship skills
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Hold a teaching license preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with online and virtual instruction
To Apply: Please send a letter of application and resume to:
Dr. James Ball, Health, Community and Human Resource Development Department Chair (Physical Education) at j-ball@neiu.edu
Dr. Timothy Duggan, Teacher Education Department Chair (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.) at t-duggan@neiu.edu
Dr. Russell Wartalski, Literacy, Leadership, and Development & Special Education Department (LBS I and LBS II) at r-wartalski@neiu.edu
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.
