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Director, School of Education
University of New EnglandUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Mar 2026
About the role
Position Information
Position Type
Faculty
Faculty Track
Non Tenure
Position Title
Director, School of Education
Employment Status
Full Time
Months
12
Campus
Biddeford, ME
Description
The University of New England (UNE) is seeking dynamic, visionary candidates to serve as Director in a recently reimagined School of Education (SOE) that unifies UNE’s education programs, including our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral opportunities, into a single academic unit shared between the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Professional Studies. The combined School will offer undergraduate majors in Art Education, Community Education, Elementary Education with Certification, Middle and Secondary Education with Certification, and Special Education, as well as minors in Education and Special Education. The School will offer a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, Post-Master’s Certificate, Master of Science in Education, and Doctor of Education.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to redefine the School’s future through strategic visioning and innovative program development. The Director will be instrumental in crafting and implementing innovative curricula, enhancing the diversity and reach of academic programs, and driving growth in student enrollment. In addition to program development, the Director will lead efforts to recruit and mentor outstanding faculty, cultivate a collaborative and inclusive academic culture, and champion faculty excellence in teaching, research, and service. This role offers a comprehensive 12-month appointment at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor or Teaching Professor. The successful candidate will start at UNE no later than July 2026.
Director, School of Education Search Profile
Review of applications will occur on a rolling basis as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to redefine the School’s future through strategic visioning and innovative program development. The Director will be instrumental in crafting and implementing innovative curricula, enhancing the diversity and reach of academic programs, and driving growth in student enrollment. In addition to program development, the Director will lead efforts to recruit and mentor outstanding faculty, cultivate a collaborative and inclusive academic culture, and champion faculty excellence in teaching, research, and service. This role offers a comprehensive 12-month appointment at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor or Teaching Professor. The successful candidate will start at UNE no later than July 2026.
Director, School of Education Search Profile
Review of applications will occur on a rolling basis as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:
- Current CV
- Cover letter
- Names and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted prior to an on-campus final interview.
About the University of New England
UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
About the College of Arts and Sciences
CAS is the largest and most comprehensive academic unit in the University, exemplifying UNE’s commitment to providing a transformative education. Located in Biddeford, the College consists of eight schools and two centers: the School of Arts and Humanities, the School of Biological Sciences, the School of Criminology, Society, and Politics, the School of Mathematics and Data Science, the School of Education, the School of Marine and Environmental Programs, the School of Molecular and Physical Sciences, the School of Psychology and Brain Sciences as well as the Girard Marine Science Center and the Center for Global Humanities. With over 33 majors, 35 minors, and two master’s programs spanning the humanities, arts, education, natural sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the College is a first-choice destination for students, faculty, and professional staff. With a remarkably diverse and balanced curriculum that includes robust applied and experiential options, UNE students graduate prepared for professional and personal success.
CAS offers a vibrant and supportive environment for faculty who are passionate about research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Faculty in CAS engage in scholarship across many disciplines, including physical and life sciences, social sciences, humanities, education, and the arts. CAS faculty benefit from a collegial atmosphere, peer mentoring, and a commitment to teaching excellence, as well as support from the Office of Research and Innovation, which assists with funding, training, and infrastructure needs. Facilit
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