Instructor - Student Success Navigator

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 under graduate 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.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents.

These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Work Schedule Varies Additional Duties

Why UNO?

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is a metropolitan, public research university, with deep roots in making higher education accessible and community-driven. As both a Metropolitan University of distinction and a Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution, UNO's mission is "to transform and improve the quality of life locally, nationally, and globally," with a bold vision to be "the premier Metropolitan University in the U.S. and the world."

UNO's core values-Excellence, Engagement, Discovery, Integrity, and the Maverick Spirit-illustrate UNO's transparent, student-focused ethos.

Today, over 15,000 students are enrolled across more than 200 programs, spanning undergraduate, graduate, and online offerings, with growth particularly strong among graduate, transfer, and out-of-state populations. UNO's "OUR Tuition" initiative is fueling this momentum by offering significantly reduced tuition to students in surrounding states. The student body reflects diverse perspectives and backgrounds-demographic reports show enrollment distributed across colleges, class levels, gender, and ethnicity categories.

UNO's Fact Book and Enrollment Profile Reports offer full breakdowns for deeper insight (Digital Commons@UNO).

UNO alumni make a powerful economic impact-adding roughly $2.4 billion to Omaha's economy in 2024 while supporting approximately 12,500 local jobs.

(Silicon Prairie News). The UNO Alumni Association is a global network of 123,000+ living alumni, contributing to university and community through mentoring, giving, and engagement.

Community engagement remains a defining part of UNO's identity. Through its Office of Engagement and the nationally recognized Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, UNO brings students, faculty, and community partners together to collaborate on teaching, research, and service. In 2023-24 alone, the university worked with more than 430 community organizations-including nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, and K-12 schools-demonstrating its role as a vital partner in driving positive impact across the region (University of Nebraska Omaha).

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…