Director of Education Program and open-rank faculty member

Sweet Briar College•Sweet Briar, VA

About The Position

Sweet Briar College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Education Department at any level to start July 1, 2026. Rank will be determined based on experience. In this position the faculty member will serve as director of the education program and teach courses that lead to teacher licensure in both our undergraduate and graduate programs. The successful candidate will be an engaged scholar-teacher with expertise in the areas of curriculum, assessment, differentiated instruction, and action research. The faculty member will also be responsible for supervising clinical and student teaching experiences and advising undergraduate and graduate students in our Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.). Previous experience with national accreditation of education programs is preferred. Teaching load is 3 course equivalents per semester and may be adjusted based on administrative needs. At Sweet Briar College, elementary education and teaching majors may earn a B.A. and licensure in four years or earn a M.A.T. with licensure in a five-year program. Students also can earn teacher licensure in secondary education in biology, chemistry, English, history and social science, or mathematics and PreK-12 education in dance arts, theatre arts, or visual arts through the M.A.T. Program. Sweet Briar prides itself on creating a learning environment that encourages young women to fulfill their highest potential. Leadership in all walks of life is fostered by the special connections our faculty make with their students, and Sweet Briar women translate their academic experiences into interesting and important lives.

Requirements

A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or related field
At least three years of K-12 teaching experience
Demonstrated excellence in teaching at undergraduate level
Demonstrated interest in working across disciplines and engaging in collaborative scholarship, teaching, and service
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrates ability to handle several responsibilities and manage important deadlines
Knowledge of the process of obtaining teacher certification

Nice To Haves

Experience with national accreditation of Education programs through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Experience with strategic planning, leadership, budgeting, and management.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead meetings and activities for program faculty and staff and the Teacher Education Advisory Council (TEAC)
Serves as a point of contact to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and CAEP state representatives
Schedule availability of courses per semester
Ensure required reports for CAEP and VDOE are filed accurately and on time
Attend meetings held by Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Education Assessment Collective, and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Analyze and interpret program data to improve program curricula
Support admissions and completion of the teacher education program by identifying and tracking pre-service teachers’ and teacher candidates’ milestones throughout the program
Communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, community, and P-12 partners the mission of the program and college
Host informative session meetings with students about the MAT program, teacher licensure tests, and other program requirements
Participate in recruitment and retention initiatives for the Education program
Contribute to developing program assessments for the program quality assurance system
Contribute to writing the quarterly newsletters with faculty and staff to update students on the program’s current events, opportunities, accomplishments, and milestones of the program
Other duties to support the effective functioning and growth of the program
Foster an environment of belonging and respect that supports the success of all members of the Sweet Briar community.