Academic Coordinator II - Director of Teacher Education - Berkeley Teacher Education Program; BTEP

Position title: Academic Coordinator II

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step  the following table(s) for the current salary scale for this position [Salary Scale] The current full-time base salary range for this position is $87,616-$170,668. "Off-scale" salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time: 100% FTE

Anticipated start: Spring 2027

Position duration: Initial appointment will be for one calendar year with possibility of reappointment based on program needs and meritorious performance.

Open date: October 24, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Tuesday, Oct 12, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

The Berkeley Teacher Education Program (BTEP) is a combined M.A. and credential program for teachers committed to co-creating powerful, enriching classrooms that reflect the values and experiences of a more just world. The Director of Teacher Education provides leadership and support for the program's mission to prepare future educators to foster anti-racist, equity-focused learning environments that integrate strong community connections, meaningful relationships, and transformative educational practices.

The Director of Teacher Education will guide BTEP from its day-to-day operations to its long-term direction. Primary responsibilities include:

• Work in collaboration with the BTEP Faculty Director and the instructional team to provide vision and leadership in curriculum design, academic direction, program learning goals, academic standards, and BSE faculty engagement.
• Oversee BTEP's administrative and financial operations, working alongside the Berkeley School of Education's Student Services, Business Services, and other campus-based administrative units.
• Represent the program to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), the broader teacher education community within and beyond the state of California, and community, district, and school-based partners.
• Supervise program staff and coordinate hiring and review processes for the instructional team.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze data to inform program improvement, including reporting for accreditation and external review processes.

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Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Doctoral Degree, or equivalent international degree, or enrollment in doctoral or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• Doctoral Degree, or equivalent international degree.
• Five years of experience teaching in K-12 schools.

Preferred qualifications

• Five or more years experience with leading academic programs in a higher education setting.
• Experience with grant writing and fundraising.
• Current or past credentialing as a teacher in California.
• Familiarity with the teacher training and credentialing process.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae
  - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Philosophy on Teaching Statement
  - Please discuss prior teaching experience in both K-12 and higher education. What are your goals for your students, and how do you accomplish them in your teaching? How does your teaching experience inform what you hope to accomplish as the leader of a teacher education program?

• Cover Letter
  - Please describe your interest in the position and your prior experiences that make…