BA in Elementary Education Director

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. The Director 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 renewable based on performance and funding availability.

• 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 and supervise student interns as needed.
• Coordinate with 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, 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.

An earned doctorate in teacher education or a closely related field. Qualified candidates will have recent professional experience in undergraduate and/or graduate elementary grades teacher education.

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.

To apply for the position, submit a letter of interest, vita, and the names of four references with full contact information through the online application process. For full consideration, all application materials should be received by January 5, 2026. The search will remain open until filled. For more information, email the Search Committee Chair, Professor Annemarie Hindman, at ahindman.