Director of Education Program and open-rank faculty member

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. The women’s leadership core curriculum is innovative and energizing.

When students graduate, they are persuasive communicators who know how to think on their feet and bring people together. No matter what they study or where they go, Sweet Briar women are prepared to lead. The campus community is a family of faculty, staff, coaches, and alumnae who support and encourage students and each other.  Students lead research, ask questions, and forge supportive relationships with faculty that can last for decades.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints who would strengthen the College.

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.

Sweet Briar prides itself on creating a learning environment that encourages young women to fulfill their highest potential. Leadership in all walks of life is fostered by the special connections our faculty make with their students, and Sweet Briar women translate their academic experiences into interesting and important lives.

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.