The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Educational Foundations and Professional Experiences seeks applications for a temporary Student Teacher Coordinator, starting in January 2026. Primary duties include teaching regular seminars, coordinating/supervising PK-12 student teachers in the Cedar Valley Region (Cedar Falls, Waterloo, and surrounding school districts) and securing and communicating student teaching placements for Fall 2026.

Educational Requirements: Master's degree in Education or in an Education related field required.

Required Qualifications: At least five (5) years of successful teaching experience in a pre-K, elementary, or secondary school; demonstrated knowledge and experience with educational supervision and evaluation (i.e. supervision of student teachers/field experience students, teacher leadership position or administrative experience), teaching/learning processes and instructional strategies; demonstrated ability to work as a member of a curriculum development team; demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate with education stakeholders; demonstrated ability to network with school administration and personnel; demonstrated professional requirements including strong work ethic and integrity; and demonstrated organizational, communication, interpersonal and creative skills required. Frequent travel required in and around the Cedar Valley region (~one hour radius around Cedar Falls).

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge and skills in integrating technology to support student learning as well as recent work or other experiences in Cedar Valley schools preferred.

For more information, please contact Becky Hawbaker, Search Committee Chair, at 319-273-7664 or becky.hawbaker@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks are required.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by November 7, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum Vita
2) Cover Letter addressing qualifications including an overview of how you would teach the course

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or on any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 11/7/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks are required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.