CalTeach Program Director (Academic Coordinator II)

Position title:
CalTeach Program Director (Academic Coordinator
II)

Salary range:
A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $84,246-$111,212

The posted UC
academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay
determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/policy-covered-july-2025-scales/t36-ii.pdf

Open date: January 30, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Feb 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply
by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Mar 14, 2026 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 description

Program Overview

The UC
San Diego CalTeach Program in Science and Mathematics prepares undergraduates to become secondary math and science teachers-especially for
high-needs schools. Hallmarks of the program include:

• Students earn a bachelor’s degree in a math or science field, followed by a
  graduate year to complete a California single-subject teaching credential and an M.Ed.
• Credential coursework is grounded in math and
  science teaching and learning and is co-designed by the School of Physical Sciences and the Education Studies Department
  (EDS).
• Practicum courses include meaningful fieldwork in regional high-need schools.

Position
Summary

We seek a Program Director with expertise in curriculum, pedagogy, and current research in math or science
education. The Director will bring a strong commitment to CalTeach and a forward-looking vision that advances the program while honoring its
mission.

This role requires high-level collaboration with campus administrators, faculty, and local school partners to design,
implement, and sustain the CalTeach curriculum and outreach initiatives. The Director will ensure all programmatic approvals, certification
requirements, and partnerships are in place to support high-quality program delivery.

Responsibilities

The
CalTeach Program Director provides overall leadership and contributes to program administration and outreach for the CalTeach Undergraduate
Program.

Leadership

• Providing program management, supervision, and strategic direction in partnership with
  the CalTeach Faculty Director.
• Collaborating with faculty, lecturers, program coordinators, and school district
  partners.
• Managing the program budget and ensuring curriculum alignment with state credentialing requirements.
• Leading
  recruitment, marketing, and retention efforts for CalTeach students.
• Securing and managing external grants to support program
  innovation and growth.
• Working collaboratively with co-directors in the Schools of Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and
  Education Studies.

Program Administration

• Organize annual meetings for CalTeach faculty and
  staff.
• Participate in UC systemwide CalTeach Director meetings and the annual CalTeach Symposium.
• Coordinate logistics for
  program development, including meetings, applications, and communication with participants and the Faculty Director.
• Manage the
  annual reporting process to external agencies; ensure timely submission and contribute to report writing.
• Serve as a backup to
  administrative staff by assisting students, answering inquiries, and providing program information.
• Provide limited oversight of
  CalTeach undergraduate advising and recruitment.

Outreach

• Lead external marketing for CalTeach
  programs.
• Maintain and update program websites; analyze traffic and trends to strengthen digital presence.
• Manage
  departmental social media accounts to share program updates and support recruitment.
• Co-plan special events (conferences,
  orientations, workshops) with the Faculty Director.
• Attend relevant state, regional, and local meetings on behalf of the
  program.

This is a 100% Academic Coordinator II fiscal-year appointment. Academic Coordinators are appointed for 2 years with
reappointment depending on a successful academic review and funding availability.

Department: http://eds.ucsd.edu/

Qualifications

Basic
qualifications (required at time of application)