"Open Rank: Practice Track Faculty Position (Lecturer, Assistant, Associate) / P-12 School-University Partnership Director"

Open Rank: Practice Track Faculty Position (Lecturer, Assistant, Associate) / P-12 School-University Partnership Director

College: Watson College of Ed - 314 College

Dept/School: Watson College of Education - 31400

Vacancy Number: 16F-772

Position Number: 6722

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

Watson College of Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for a 9-month Clinical/practice track, non-tenured faculty position in the department of ITFSE or EEMLS with a teaching load of one course per semester as a P-12 School-University Partnership Director. This position is a 9-month clinical/practice track faculty position with an additional expectation of 3 months supplemental pay for year-round director responsibilities.

The P-12 School-University Partnership (SUP) Director coordinates the overall P-12 partnership and professional development offerings consistent with the goals and guiding principles of the UNCW Watson College of Education Office of Partnerships & Engagement and the nine essential standards of the National Association for School-University Partnerships.

The Director serves as a faculty member at the rank of Lecturer, Assistant, or Associate with teaching responsibilities in an academic unit and serves as a liaison between the UNCW Watson College of Education and 11 school district partnerships, two public charter school partnerships, and the DC Virgo Preparatory Academy laboratory school.

Additionally, the Director oversees the operations of the Professional Experiences Office and our school-university partnership with Isaac Bear Early College High School. Clinical track faculty are eligible for promotion to higher clinical track ranks. Appointment to a rank is dependent on qualifications relative to university and college standards. A summary of work includes:

• Teaches a minimum of one course per semester

• Ensures effective and timely communications among partnership teachers, SUP administrators, and appropriate personnel in the Watson College of Education

• Oversees duties of the SUP (School-University Partnership) Office, Professional Experiences team, and Isaac Bear Early College Liaison, and currently serves as the Regional Director for the NC New Teacher Support Program

• Plans and coordinates appropriate events, professional development activities, university seminars, and courses for personnel involved with our teacher and administrator preparation programs

• Manages SUP budget and seeks additional resources, including external grant funding, to support the goals of the SUP

• Convenes necessary committees and participates in local, regional, state, and national meetings and other efforts to advance the work of SUP

• Collaborates with colleagues in Assessment & Accreditation to evaluate the work of SUP

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master's degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university at time of application

• Combination of 5 or more years of P-12 public school teaching and/or leadership experience

• Experience in clinical/professional practice related to P-12 educator preparation

• Experience hosting university field and internship students in educator preparation programs

• Experience in budget management

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience working both independently and collaboratively in a leadership role alongside university faculty and staff, as well as P-12 district and school-based leaders and educators

• Experience in college-level course instruction

• Experience in grant writing or management

• Experience with state and/or national partnerships and/or organizations

• Knowledge of organizational, operational, and structural functions of P-12 schools and universities

Required Certifications or Licensure:

• National Board Certification

• Holds a current NC Teaching License at time of application and maintains NC Teaching License

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The Office of Partnerships & Engagement in the Watson College of Education at UNCW engages partnership, outreach, and collaborative activities with schools, industry, and community organizations. OPE consists of five units: P-12 School-University Partnerships, STEM Education and Engagement, the Community College Collaborative, MarineQuest and the Betty Holden Stike Education Laboratory.

College/School Information:

The Watson College of Education (WCE) (www.uncw.edu/ed) is a rapidly growing college with over 65 tenure-track faculty members working in undergraduate and master's programs in the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education and the Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education, and master's and doctoral programs in the Department of Educational Leadership. It offers several international study programs, a newly developed laboratory school, and maintains partnerships with numerous school districts, community colleges, and colleges/universities in the region.

We prepare educators to work in all communities and to serve children and families in all contexts.

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

For questions about the job/position, contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Heddy Clark at clarkhk@uncw.edu

For questions about the online application process, contact Wendy Moran at moranw@uncw.edu

Please note that a minimum of three professional references is required for all applications.

Position Type: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 02/03/2026

Job Close Date: 3/5/2026

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6901899

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents — except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

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