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Bilingual Education Professor - Open Rank

Employer
California State University Channel Islands
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Mar 25, 2021

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About the University:

California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) opened in 2002 as the newest campus in the California State University with 629 transfer students and welcomed its first freshman class in fall 2003. Since that time, the University has grown and developed into one of the premier public universities not only in the Cal State system but also in the nation. Indeed, in its 2021 edition of Best Colleges ranking, U.S. News & World Report listed CSUCI 20th among “Top Public Schools”. Moreover, CSUCI was ranked 20th of over 1,449 schools in CollegeNET’s Social Mobility Index (2020) and the 15th “Most Transformative College” (2020) in the nation by Money Magazine.

CSUCI is a public comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry and is dedicated to educating leaders for a global society. CSUCI is located in Ventura County and home to more than 6,900 undergraduate and 239 graduate students. We are proud to note that our campus is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution with 55% of our undergraduate students as Latina/o, 25% as White, 2% as African American, 5.5% as Asian-American, and 4% are multiracial. CSUCI is committed to diversifying our faculty to address the needs of our students in the 21st Century. We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving CSUCI’s growing diverse student body.

CSUCI is taking steps to confront racism and advocate for justice and fairness for all people. We encourage applicants who are motivated to contribute and serve as colleagues to our tenure-track body that consists of 20.73% Latinx faculty, 2.44% African American faculty, 8.54% Asian-American faculty, 0% American Indian faculty, and 62.2% White faculty. CSUCI provides excellent faculty support services for new hires to settle in and join a collaborative and supportive community. With proper support, the successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the college and university.

Diversity Statement:

CSUCI is committed to recruiting individuals who are dedicated to furthering inclusive excellence in our campus community. We seek to enhance our diverse University population, welcoming people from all backgrounds, to sustain an environment in which all can thrive, create, work and learn.

University Mission:

Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.

CSUCI’s Commitment to You:

CSUCI provides excellent faculty support services for new hires to settle in and join a collaborative and supportive community. With the proper support, the successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the school and university.

About the Program:

The School of Education at CSUCI has several programs including Teacher Credential Programs which serve candidates seeking elementary, secondary or special education teaching credentials with the option of earning the Bilingual Authorization in Spanish. There are two undergraduate programs offering Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Early Childhood Studies. In addition, there is a graduate program offering a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership with the option of completing the requirements for a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and a Master of Arts in Education with areas of emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction or Disability Studies.

Our Mission: The School of Education at California State University Channel Islands serves students, families, and communities by effectively preparing culturally competent teachers and leaders who work collaboratively to inspire learning and promote equity in and through education.

Nuestra misión: La Escuela de Educación de California State University Channel Islands sirve a estudiantes, familias y comunidades por medio de la preparación efectiva de maestras/os y líderes culturalmente competentes que trabajan en colaboración para inspirar el aprendizaje y promover la equidad en y a través de la educación.

About the Position:

The School of Education (SOE) at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) seeks a open rank professor with a background in K-12 bilingual education (preferably Spanish) to join the work of our current teaching credential faculty across three credential areas (elementary, secondary and special education).

Responsibilities:

  • Teach methods courses in Bilingual Instruction and related content areas.
  • Coordinate Bilingual Authorization Program.
  • Scholarly work or emerging research agenda that leads to peer reviewed publications.
  • Supervise teacher candidates in public schools.
  • Service activities in the School of Education, University and Community.
  • Advise students.

Minimum Degree Requirements:

Applicants must have an accredited Doctoral degree in Education or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered but must have completed the Doctoral degree by August 18, 2021.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching in a Spanish Bilingual or Spanish Dual Language Instruction in K-12 setting.
  • Record of successful credentialed K-12 school teaching for a minimum of three years, with demonstrated effectiveness in teaching multi-ethnic, multicultural and/or multi-lingual students using a variety of methods and technologies.
  • Commitment to student success and diversity in K-12 settings.
  • Evidence of commitment and ability to work in teams.
  • An emerging record of scholarship in one or more areas of emphasis in education.
  • Evidence of commitment to one's own discipline and to the broader institution.

For Assistant Professor consideration:

  • An emerging record of scholarship in one or more areas of emphasis in education.

For Associate/Full Professor consideration: 

  • Hold tenure at current institution and be eligible for tenure at CSUCI.
  • Record of exceptional university teaching of methods and/or teacher education courses in Spanish Bilingual or Dual Language foundations and methods.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability and commitment to effectively work with and engage a diverse student population and evidence of successful mentoring minoritized students with special focus on Latinx, African-American, and Native American students.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctoral specialization in Bilingual Education or Dual Language Instruction.
  • Professional expertise and demonstrated excellence in teaching methods courses and clinical practice supervision at the university level.
  • Record of positive relationships with school district personnel, students, and families.
  • Credential emphasis in bilingual education or equivalent.
  • Experience working in Teacher Residency Programs.
  • Experience working with students with special learning needs.
  • Experience collaborating or co-teaching with related service providers.
  • Experience in and commitment to ongoing, outcomes-based, program assessment of teaching and learning.
  • Knowledge of regional or national accreditation processes and preparation of required documentation.
  • Experience in on-line or blended teaching and course development.
  • Record of grant and contract acquisition.

Application Deadline:

Screening of applications will begin 4/21/2021. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants must submit the following materials:

  1. a letter of application,
  2. curriculum vitae,
  3. names and email addresses of three references,
  4. required license or certificate,
  5. a statement describing your experience mentoring and/or working with minoritized students with a special focus on Latinx, African-American, and Native American students, and
  6. a teaching philosophy describing how you plan to engage and interact with students, with a special focus on Latinx, African-American, and Native American students.

Reference letters may be requested at a later time.

In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates. 

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:

Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.

General Information:

Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire.

At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.

The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

CSUCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Faculty Affairs at academicpersonnel@csuci.edu.

 

 

 

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