BA in Elementary Education Director
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an experienced scholar and administrator to serve as director for its relaunched BA in Elementary Education. This is a full-time fixed-term 12-month appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor. This individual will hold a primary faculty appointment within the School with a secondary administrative appointment as the Director. The Director will play a central role in the administration coordination and teaching as well as growth of the program. The start date is July 1 2026 with an initial 3-year appointment. The appointment is renewable and contingent on performance and availability of funds. The position is a unique opportunity to provide leadership for the Elementary Education program. The successful candidate will: Direct and represent the Elementary Education program to both internal and external audiences providing oversight and management of all key operational areas of program delivery and ensuring the achievement of program metrics and outcomes. Work with faculty on the continuous improvement of program curricular and co-curricular elements and facilitate course development and updates as needed in alignment with research best practice and/or state and accreditor standards. Assist with recruiting students reviewing applications and managing admissions. Coordinate course scheduling and staffing. Teach courses in the program commensurate with their expertise. Hire and manage supervisors as well as supervise student interns as needed. Coordinate with respective School of Education staff the internships and other placements for the BA in Elementary Education program. Track student progress from application through graduation ensuring high levels of application yield as well as persistence and graduation. Coordinate with and/or assist the Assistant Dean for Educator Preparation and Accreditation on matters related to licensure and add-ons for prospective teachers as well as ongoing program evaluation assessment and accreditation. Coordinate with the School of Education Director of PK-12 Partnerships to maintain grow and deepen relationships with our network of B-12 school and district partners. Collaborate with School of Education colleagues and other partners to coordinate create efficiencies and achieve synergies to strengthen programming and bolster enrollments in teacher education partnering with the NC Teaching Fellows and other initial licensure programs.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience in program leadership positions is highly preferred. Preference will also be given to candidates with expertise in education for multiple language learners social sciences education and/or applications of learning sciences in the elementary school setting.
The School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an experienced scholar and administrator to serve as director for its relaunched BA in Elementary Education. This is a full-time fixed-term 12-month appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor. This individual will hold a primary faculty appointment within the School with a secondary administrative appointment as the Director. The Director will play a central role in the administration coordination and teaching as well as growth of the program. The start date is July 1 2026 with an initial 3-year appointment. The appointment is renewable and contingent on performance and availability of funds. The position is a unique opportunity to provide leadership for the Elementary Education program. The successful candidate will: Direct and represent the Elementary Education program to both internal and external audiences providing oversight and management of all key operational areas of program delivery and ensuring the achievement of program metrics and outcomes. Work with faculty on the continuous improvement of program curricular and co-curricular elements and facilitate course development and updates as needed in alignment with research best practice and/or state and accreditor standards. Assist with recruiting students reviewing applications and managing admissions. Coordinate course scheduling and staffing. Teach courses in the program commensurate with their expertise. Hire and manage supervisors as well as supervise student interns as needed. Coordinate with respective School of Education staff the internships and other placements for the BA in Elementary Education program. Track student progress from application through graduation ensuring high levels of application yield as well as persistence and graduation. Coordinate with and/or assist the Assistant Dean for Educator Preparation and Accreditation on matters related to licensure and add-ons for prospective teachers as well as ongoing program evaluation assessment and accreditation. Coordinate with the School of Education Director of PK-12 Partnerships to maintain grow and deepen relationships with our network of B-12 school and district partners. Collaborate with School of Education colleagues and other partners to coordinate create efficiencies and achieve synergies to strengthen programming and bolster enrollments in teacher education partnering with the NC Teaching Fellows and other initial licensure programs.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience in program leadership positions is highly preferred. Preference will also be given to candidates with expertise in education for multiple language learners social sciences education and/or applications of learning sciences in the elementary school setting.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
