BA in Elementary Education Director
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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.
Keywords: UNC-Chapel Hill, Fayetteville , BA in Elementary Education Director, Administration, Clerical , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
