Teaching-Focused Clinical Professor, Elementary Education

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Elkins Hills (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor to teach and contribute to undergraduate programs in Elementary Education and Human Development. The appointment is full-time and fixed-term, starting July 1, 2027, for three years with potential renewal.

This teaching-focused role emphasizes design of coursework and clinical experiences, collaboration with faculty, and alignment with standards.

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.
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.