"Department Chair, Department of Curriculum & Instruction"

The School of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction to begin July 2026. We seek a visionary, collaborative, and innovative leader with a strong scholarly record, administrative experience, and a commitment to excellence, equity, and engagement. The Chair provides strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, which includes diverse programs in educator preparation, school psychology, the learning sciences, and advanced degrees. The Chair promotes a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and advocates for the department within the School, University, and broader educational community.

To be considered, visit https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/26646 for a more detailed job description and application requirements. Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the position qualifications and responsibilities, a current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Prior to hiring, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre- employment background investigation and submit official transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.uab.edu/titleix/.