University Coordinator/Student Teacher Supervisor

Position Summary

Central Michigan University's Office of Educator Preparation Programs seeks applicants for University Coordinator/Student Teacher Supervisor, who will provide field supervision for Spring 2027 Teacher Candidates.

University Coordinators represent Central Michigan University as the coordinator of the student teaching clinical experience in the classrooms and schools in one of five student teaching centers across Michigan.

University Coordinators support teacher candidates in the field through observations and coaching, communicate with PK-12 partners regarding clinical fieldwork requirements and policies, and support the academic programs of the University.

University Coordinators are appointed on a semester by semester basis. Workload will not exceed 11 teacher candidates per semester.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in appropriate coordinator meetings, departmental professional development activities, and online trainings.
• Follow the master syllabus for EDU 458/SPE 456/SPE 458/SPE 558 and utilize allotted cohort time for collaboration and intervention related to teacher candidate success.
• Support candidates' growth in the field through observations; help candidates assess classroom situations and troubleshoot problems in the field.
• Complete all required paperwork, i.e. surveys, observations, and evaluations by the given deadlines.
• Work with Associate Director for Clinical Experiences or designee to secure placements, process initial scheduling, documentation, and placement materials for candidates, cooperating teachers, and clinical faculty.
• Project a positive representation of the department, college and university and act as a liaison between CMU and PK-12 school district stakeholders.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of schools' unique policies and exemplify professional courtesy while representing CMU on-site by honoring district procedures and minimizing disturbances.
• Maintain up to date on school legislation, current practices, and the needs of P-12 students served in the partnership schools.
• Communicate important information and support the policies of the Office of Educator Preparation Programs and CMU with candidates and cooperating teachers.
• Confer with candidates, cooperating teachers, clinical faculty, and the Associate Director for Clinical Experiences regarding candidates' performance.
• Project a positive image and embody the CMU Leadership Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or a related field.
• Valid teaching certificate.
• Five years of teaching or administrative experience in the PK-12 school structure.
• Demonstrated dispositions and ability to mentor adult learners.
• Experience with teacher evaluation systems and providing feedback for improvement.
• Exceptionally strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to plan, establish priorities, and handle multiple tasks and projects within a set time line.
• Strong technology skills; ability to learn and use new software systems.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with additional studies in an education-related field.
• Ten years of PK-12 teaching or administrative experience.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

About the Department

The Office of Educator Preparation Programs collaborates with faculty members and teacher candidates from each college and academic program represented in the Professional Education Unit. During clinical fieldwork at all levels, the staff provide comprehensive support and communication to teacher candidates, cooperating teachers, and clinical faculty.

To learn more about the center, visit the center website.

Posting Begins: 10/01/2026
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 19,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.