Faculty Position in Teacher Education with a focus on Elementary Grade Multilingual Learners

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
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).

Position Summary
The School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a position in teacher education with a focus on elementary grade multilingual learners starting July 1, 2026. This is a full-time, 9-month tenure-line or tenured appointment depending on rank at the time of hire.

Candidates will carry out a research program related to English language development for multilingual learners with an emphasis on elementary grade teacher education, actively pursue external funding, and contribute to collaborative and interdisciplinary research and instructional efforts across the School of Education and campus. Candidates also will (a) develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in multilingual learning and literacy development, including pre-service teacher education; (b) contribute to the ongoing development of undergraduate and graduate programs; (c) actively recruit and supervise graduate students; (d) support strategic initiatives across the School and campus; and (e) provide leadership and service at the local, state, and national levels.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in teacher education, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related field.

Candidates at the Assistant Professor level must have an earned doctorate at the time of hire. Candidates at the Associate Professor and Professor levels must have an established record of research, funding, teaching, and service to meet the University’s requirements for tenure and appointment at the rank. Depending on rank, candidates will demonstrate a research program that will lead to an outstanding and sustained record of scholarship and securing external funding or will already have such an established record. Candidates will have strong potential, or an established record, of outstanding university teaching and guiding students through dissertation research projects.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Strong preference will be given to candidates with a research focus on teaching and learning for non-native English speakers in the elementary grades.

Special Instructions
To apply for the position, submit a letter of interest, vita, and the names of four references with full contact information, using the online application process at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/309593

For full consideration, all application materials should be received by January 5, 2026, at which time the search committee will begin reviewing applications. The search will remain open until filled. For more information, email the Search Committee Chair, Professor Troy Sadler, at tsadler@unc.edu

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.