"Director of Education Program"

Job Details

Sweet Briar is a liberal arts college for women with a long history of forging female leaders. Sweet Briar College is repeatedly named by the US News and World Report as one of the most innovative liberal arts colleges in the nation. Sweet Briar College is growing rapidly, attracting students who are drawn to it for its excellent liberal arts program, coupled with distinctive programs in women leadership, engineering, sustainability, arts and its legendary equestrian program. Located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Its campus is one of the nation’s most spectacular. The College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women’s colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree.

Job Title: Director of Education Program and open-rank faculty member
Classification: Full-time, tenure-track, benefits eligible faculty position
Reports To: Social Sciences and Humanities Division Head

Job Summary/Objective:
Sweet Briar College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Education Department at any level to start July 1, 2026. Rank will be determined based on experience. In this position the faculty member will serve as director of the education program and teach courses that lead to teacher licensure in both our undergraduate and graduate programs. The successful candidate will be an engaged scholar-teacher with expertise in the areas of curriculum, assessment, differentiated instruction, and action research. The faculty member will also be responsible for supervising clinical and student teaching experiences and advising undergraduate and graduate students in our Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.). Previous experience with national accreditation of education programs is preferred. Teaching load is 3 course equivalents per semester and may be adjusted based on administrative needs.

At Sweet Briar College, elementary education and teaching majors may earn a B.A. and licensure in four years or earn a M.A.T. with licensure in a five-year program. Students also can earn teacher licensure in secondary education in biology, chemistry, English, history and social science, or mathematics and PreK-12 education in dance arts, theatre arts, or visual arts through the M.A.T. Program.

Other Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead meetings and activities for program faculty and staff and the Teacher Education Advisory Council (TEAC);
• Serves as a point of contact to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and CAEP state representatives;
• Schedule availability of courses per semester;
• Ensure required reports for CAEP and VDOE are filed accurately and on time;
• Attend meetings held by Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Education Assessment Collective, and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation;
• Analyze and interpret program data to improve program curricula;
• Support admissions and completion of the teacher education program by identifying and tracking pre-service teachers’ and teacher candidates’ milestones throughout the program;
• Communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, community, and P-12 partners the mission of the program and college;
• Host informative session meetings with students about the MAT program, teacher licensure tests, and other program requirements;
• Participate in recruitment and retention initiatives for the Education program;
• Contribute to developing program assessments for the program quality assurance system;
• Contribute to writing the quarterly newsletters with faculty and staff to update students on the program’s current events, opportunities, accomplishments, and milestones of the program;
• Other duties to support the effective functioning and growth of the program; and
• Foster an environment of belonging and respect that supports the success of all members of the Sweet Briar community.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or related field;
• At least three years of K-12 teaching experience;
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at undergraduate level;
• Demonstrated interest in working across disciplines and engaging in collaborative scholarship, teaching, and service;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Demonstrates ability to handle several responsibilities and manage important deadlines; and
• Knowledge of the process of obtaining teacher certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with national accreditation of Education programs through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
• Experience with strategic planning, leadership, budgeting, and management.

How to Apply:
To apply, visit the Sweet Briar College Career Center. All applications should include: 1) cover letter; 2) CV; 3) statement on teaching philosophy and practice; 4) statement on research interests and plans; and 5) the names and full contact information for three professional references (these will not be contacted until a candidate is at a late stage in the selection process). Materials should be assembled in a single PDF and uploaded to the job application portal. Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.