Description

Job Description

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.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctoral degree in an appropriate field of educator preparation.
• A record of accomplishments commensurate with a tenure track appointment at the rank of full professor.
• Demonstrated excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.
• Successful academic administrative experience at the program or department level (or equivalent).
• Experience with promotion and tenure processes, including mentoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge of accreditation and assessment processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F2735P

Open Date
11/07/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Nondiscrimination Statement

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 uab.edu/titleix.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pre-employment Background Check

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)

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