"Instructor - Student Success Navigator"

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Job Title

Instructor - Student Success Navigator

Department

Teacher Education

Essential Functions

The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is seeking a Student Success Navigator (Instructor) for our undergraduate educator preparation programs in the Departments of Teacher Education. This individual will join a dynamic and growing area of educator preparation serving post-baccalaureate students seeking teacher certification in Early Childhood Inclusive, Elementary, Secondary, or Special Education. The Navigator will serve as a pivotal support role within UNO’s traditional educator preparation programs, blending teaching, instructional coaching and supervision, and professional program cohort coordination to ensure candidate success, and program retention and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate educator preparation coursework primarily to elementary teacher candidates.
• Provide individualized advising, mentoring and coaching to candidates, supporting both academic progress and professional growth as teacher candidates apply learning from the classroom to field experience in local schools.
• Conduct classroom observations and offer constructive feedback aligned with program goals and teaching standards (InTASC standards).
• Coordinate cohort-based events, professional development sessions, and community-building activities.
• Collaborate closely with course instructors associated with practicum, the Office of Field Experiences, and mentor teachers within local schools. Foster a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement among candidates and faculty partners.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible nine (9) month position with an anticipated start date of August 17, 2026.

Required Qualifications

A master’s degree in Education, Special Education or a related field. Prior or current state teacher certification with at least three years of successful full-time teaching experience. Successful candidates must have knowledge of theoretical underpinnings and evidence-based teaching methods; a commitment to serving all students from varying backgrounds and lived experiences; evidence of mentoring/coaching or leadership experiences in teacher development or preparation.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with: evidence of excellence in teaching; involvement with supervision/mentorship of university students in field experiences; working with students in culturally/linguistically diverse settings; and/or collaboration experience between a university and PK-12 schools.

Salary

55,000-62,000

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/24871 to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or any other website will not be reviewed or considered.

To apply, please submit the following application materials:
1) Cover letter
2) Curriculum vita (with three professional references listed)
3) Official transcripts

Review of applications will begin on March 3, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date. For questions about the position, please contact Kelly Gomez Johnson, Teacher Education Department Chair at kgomezjohnson@unomaha.edu.