Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Studies--Early Literacy
- Employer
- California State University Channel Islands
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Mar 25, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Other Education, Teacher Education
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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.
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 (SOE) at CSUCI has two Master of Arts
Programs—each with two emphases. The MA in Educational Leadership
prepares students for careers in Higher Education or in P12
leadership through a Preliminary Administrative Services
Credential. The MA in Education, with emphases in Curriculum &
Instruction and Disability Studies, advances the careers of
teachers and policy advocates. Other programs in the SOE include
Teacher Credential Programs which serve candidates seeking
elementary, secondary or special education teaching credentials
with the option of earning the Bilingual Authorization in Spanish,
and two undergraduate programs offering Bachelor of Arts in Liberal
Studies and Early Childhood Studies.
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Studies (ECS)
prepares CSUCI students to work effectively with young children
from birth through eight years of age and their families. The ECS
program develops the knowledge and skills necessary to work with
dual language learners and children with special abilities. The
academic program offers core curricula and fieldwork in early
childhood studies and pedagogy while highlighting family engagement
in the context of culture, language, and society. Upon completion
of the BA in Early Childhood Studies, graduates are eligible for
the Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Our Mission: The School of Education at CSUCI
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 CSUCI
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.
Responsibilities:
- Teach courses in the Early Childhood Studies program (birth through age 8) that focus on early literacy, child development, early learning, curriculum and instruction, assessment, and student teaching supervision,
- Evidence of active research agenda focusing on early literacy,
- Provide service to the Early Childhood Studies Program, School of Education, University, the Early Childhood Profession and the broader community.
Minimum Degree Requirements:
A doctoral degree from an accredited institution in
Early Childhood Studies, Early Childhood Education, Child
Development or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered
but must have completed the Doctoral degree by August 18,
2021.
Required Qualifications:
- ABD or completed Doctoral degree in Early Childhood Studies, Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field with an emphasis on early literacy.
- Experience teaching in early childhood settings birth through age 8 for a minimum of three years as lead teacher.
- An emerging record of research in early childhood education with an emphasis on early literacy.
- Commitment to social justice issues and experience with working diverse communities and environments supporting multiple abilities.
- Applicants should demonstrate the ability and commitment to effectively work and engage with a diverse student population and evidence of successful mentoring minoritized students with special focus on Latinx, African-American, and Native American students.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of young dual language learners and/or biliteracy development.
- Experience with integrating technology in teaching and learning.
- Ability to build collaborative partnerships in multicultural, multilingual schools and communities.
- Bilingual, Spanish preferred.
Application Deadline:
Screening of applications will begin 4/22/2021.
Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening
deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.
To apply, an online application must be completed at www.csucijobs.com.
Applicants must submit the following materials:
- a letter of application,
- curriculum vitae,
- names and email addresses of three references,
- 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
- 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.
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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