Clinical Assistant Professor, Elementary Education & Learning

AACTE Connect360; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Education seeks a scholar with professional experience in elementary teacher education and human development for a Clinical Assistant Professor appointment starting July 1, 2027. The role supports the BA in Elementary Education and the Human Development and Family Studies major, full-time for three years with potential renewal.

The position is teaching-focused and undergraduate-centered, including responsibility for coursework design,

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in education or related social science disciplines.
• Professional experience in elementary education, teacher preparation, and/or applied work in human development or family science contexts.
• Evidence of effective and inclusive undergraduate teaching, particularly with students preparing for careers in education or human-serving professions.
• A strong ability to bridge theory and practice in courses and clinical settings, with attention to equity, diversity, and the developmental needs of children and families.
• Experience working collaboratively with faculty, school partners, and community stakeholders.
• Commitment to preparing future elementary educators through high-quality, practice-based instruction and mentoring.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Doctorate in education or related social science disciplines

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Education seeks a scholar with professional experience in elementary teacher education and human development for a Clinical Assistant Professor appointment starting July 1, 2027. The role supports the BA in Elementary Education and the Human Development and Family Studies major, full-time for three years with potential renewal.

The position is teaching-focused and undergraduate-centered, including responsibility for coursework design,