Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor, Teacher Education Supervisor

Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor, Teacher Education Supervisor Please see Special Instructions for more details. Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

Department SOE Academic - 340200

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 08/05/2026

Final date to receive applications

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Type

Position Type Permanent Faculty

Working Title

Working Title Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor, Teacher Education Supervisor

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy

Vacancy

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week 40

FTE

FTE 1

Position Location

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 07/01/2027

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The School of Education is an academic unit reporting to the Provost. The School is a major center of research, teaching, and public service within the State of North Carolina, the nation, and the world. The School offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The mission of the School of Education is to conduct research, and generate basic and applied knowledge about human development, educational technology and entrepreneurship, teaching and learning, school counseling, school psychology, administration, as well as educational policy and leadership;

prepare leaders in the profession of education by conducting outstanding research, teaching, and service; and assist in the development of strong and effective public schools in North Carolina. In order to fulfill its mission, the School is organized into three academic divisions: (1) Culture, Curriculum, & Teacher Education ( CCATE ), (2) Learning, Development & Psychological Sciences ( LDPS ), and (3) Educational Policy, Organization, & Leadership ( EPOL ).

The School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a scholar with professional experience in elementary teacher education for an appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor starting July 1, 2027. The position will be central to the school’s educator preparation programs. The appointment is full-time for a three-year term, with the potential to renew for additional terms.

This clinical faculty position is focused exclusively on teacher education and plays a central role in the clinical preparation of undergraduate elementary education and MAT candidates.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the clinical supervision system for the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and MAT programs in consultation with program directors and university clinical partnership and licensure professionals, including the recruitment, preparation, mentoring, and evaluation of clinical supervisors.
• Directly supervising student teachers, including conducting observations, facilitating reflective conferences, assessing candidate progress, supporting candidates’ success in clinical placements, and informing program leadership about candidate performance.
• Collaborating with program faculty and staff to ensure alignment among coursework, clinical…