Position overviewPosition title: Academic Coordinator II
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale for this position [ Salary Scale ] The current full-time base salary range for this position is $87,616-$170,668. "Off-scale" salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100% FTE
Anticipated start: Spring 2027
Position duration: Initial appointment will be for one calendar year with possibility of reappointment based on program needs and meritorious performance.
Application Window Open date: October 24, 2026
Next review date: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Oct 12, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position descriptionThe Berkeley Teacher Education Program (BTEP) is a combined M.A. and credential program for teachers committed to co-creating powerful, enriching classrooms that reflect the values and experiences of a more just world. The Director of Teacher Education provides leadership and support for the program's mission to prepare future educators to foster anti-racist, equity-focused learning environments that integrate strong community connections, meaningful relationships, and transformative educational practices.
The Director of Teacher Education will guide BTEP from its day-to-day operations to its long-term direction. Primary responsibilities include:
- Work in collaboration with the BTEP Faculty Director and the instructional team to provide vision and leadership in curriculum design, academic direction, program learning goals, academic standards, and BSE faculty engagement.
- Oversee BTEP's administrative and financial operations, working alongside the Berkeley School of Education's Student Services, Business Services, and other campus-based administrative units.
- Represent the program to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), the broader teacher education community within and beyond the state of California, and community, district, and school-based partners.
- Supervise program staff and coordinate hiring and review processes for the instructional team.
- Collect, maintain, and analyze data to inform program improvement, including reporting for accreditation and external review processes.
School: https://bse.berkeley.edu/
Program: https://bse.berkeley.edu/academics/professional-programs/teacher-preparation/BTEP
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
- Doctoral Degree, or equivalent international degree, or enrollment in doctoral or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
- Doctoral Degree, or equivalent international degree.
- Five years of experience teaching in K-12 schools.
- Five years of experience as a teacher educator.
Preferred qualifications - Five or more years experience with leading academic programs in a higher education setting.
- Experience with grant writing and fundraising.
- Current or past credentialing as a teacher in California.
- Familiarity with the teacher training and credentialing process.
Application RequirementsDocument requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Philosophy on Teaching Statement - Please discuss prior teaching experience in both K-12 and higher education. What are your goals for your students, and how do you accomplish them in your teaching? How does your teaching experience inform what you hope to accomplish as the leader of a teacher education program?
- Cover Letter - Please describe your interest in the position and your prior experiences that make you a strong fit.
- Leadership Statement - Please discuss your vision for teacher education at UC Berkeley. How would you lead BTEP toward this vision? How do you envision building sustained, mutually beneficial partnerships with school districts and community organizations? How have you supported, or how do you intend to support, programmatic growth?
Reference requirements- 3 required (contact information only)
Please provide one reference from each of the following categories:
- (a) a colleague or supervisor in teacher education,
- (b) a school or community partner
- (c) a former teacher education student
Reference names are collected but may not be contacted depending on the size of the recruitment pool and needs of the review committee. If references are requested, they will be requested for all applicants who are still under consideration at that time.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05571
Help contact: bse_academicpersonnel@berkeley.edu
Job location Berkeley, CA
