Clinical Assistant Professor in Development and Learning in Elementary Education

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

The School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a scholar with professional experience in elementary teacher education and human development for a Clinical Assistant Professor appointment starting July 1, 2027. This full-time, three-year appointment may be renewed for additional terms. The clinical faculty position is primarily teaching-focused and undergraduate-centered, contributing to the Bachelor of Arts program in Elementary Education and the undergraduate major in Human Development and Family Studies.

Requirements

• Professional experience in elementary teacher education and human development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in elementary-grades teacher education.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the BA in Elementary Education and Human Development and Family Science programs, focusing on elementary classroom contexts, child and adolescent development, and applications of research in educational psychology or learning sciences to classroom settings.
• Contribute to the design, coordination, and continuous improvement of coursework and clinical experiences within the BA in Elementary Education program.
• Collaborate with program faculty to align coursework and clinical practice with state and national standards for elementary teacher preparation.
• Participate in service activities supporting undergraduate programs, including program assessment, accreditation-related work, and partnerships with schools and community organizations.
• Contribute as a scholar-practitioner to the School of Education’s intellectual life through engagement with research, practice, and professional communities related to elementary education and human development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed