Assistant Professor - Teacher Education
- Employer
- Santa Clara University
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jul 25, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Other Education, Special Education, Teacher Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Position Type:Regular
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $85,947 to $95,410 depending on the successful candidate's years of teaching experience at the college-level.
Purpose:
Four commitments ground the mission of the Education Department: Cura personalis, or the care for and growth of the whole person, which informs not just how we teach our teachers, but also how we expect our teachers to engage their own K-12 students; social justice, or the pursuit of educational equity through the preparation of teachers who deliver culturally relevant and sustaining pedagogy that helps all students learn; transformation through the development of our students into equity-oriented teachers and agents of change; and diversity of faculty and students, who enrich K-12 schools, our teacher preparation program and scholarly research through their critical voices and perspectives.
Our teacher preparation program (MATTC) faculty have re-written and re-imagined our teacher preparation program to embrace a fully inclusive model of education that will result in students’ eligibility for a dual credential (General Education and Special Education). Our aim is to ensure all educators are prepared for the learning needs and neuro-diversity present in every classroom. Our Department of Education endeavors to live out these commitments not only in its academic and scholarly pursuits, but especially in its K-12 school partnerships. Faculty teach courses at Santa Clara University’s main campus and our East San José campus, which hosts several K-12 schools serving students from an underserved and culturally rich Latinx neighborhood. We are seeking a colleague who fully embraces our mission and seeks to actively carry it out in each facet of the position.
We invite applications for an Assistant Professor in the area of Teacher Education to serve as a tenure track faculty member of our Department of Education. This position is for an individual focused on the field of teacher education, broadly conceived, whose scholarly research is focused on the study of teacher education, teacher learning and development, and/or the social contexts of education and teaching. While the area of specialization within this field is open, we are interested in candidates whose work brings a critical lens to understanding and supporting teachers to disrupt and dismantle systemic inequalities in educational settings. Successful candidates will be able to teach a variety of foundation courses related to understanding the social, cultural, and psychological contexts of education that set the tone and background for our teacher preparation program.
Candidates should be skilled at relating educational theories to the everyday practice of teaching. In addition to having a strong commitment to equity and justice, ideal candidates will have a demonstrated record of collaboration and innovation. Experience teaching in K-12 schools is strongly preferred, though candidates who bring a strong background in related areas will be considered. We especially seek candidates with experience working in racially, ethnically, linguistically, and economically diverse schools and communities, particularly through school-university partnerships. Although not required, candidates who have some expertise in working in schools with large emerging bilingual populations should address this interest in their cover letter.
Santa Clara University and the Department of Education subscribe to a strong teacher-scholar model, in which all tenure track faculty share a strong commitment to both teaching and research. In addition to a commitment to teaching and students, candidates should have a strong record of research consistent with their professional rank and a research agenda focused on some aspect of teacher education.
Salary and benefits are competitive, and the compensation package includes potential eligibility for SCU’s housing assistance program .
The successful candidate will satisfy all of the following requirements:
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree, or ABD (all but dissertation)
required by start date.
- Outstanding teacher and a strong commitment to teaching and the
preparation of the next generation of teachers.
- Proven success for accomplishment in scholarship, commensurate
with the tenure expectations of a university committed to a
teacher-scholar model.
- Committed to the mission of the university with an emphasis on
anti-racism and a just and sustainable world.
- Familiarity with or a commitment to learning the California
teacher standards.
- An interest or experience in participating in the securement of
grants to support scholarships for students earning teaching
credentials.
- An interest or experience partnering with local, regional,
national, and/or international institutions, and professional
organizations.
- Experience working with diverse and marginalized communities in
K-12 settings.
- Evidence of successful college/university teaching.
- Demonstrated ability to advise graduate students and contribute
to overall program development.
- Evidence of a strong program of research and a promising
research agenda.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter addressing essential qualifications, scholarship
agenda, and teaching philosophy.
- Three samples of recent written work. Published work is
preferred, but recent work showcasing the applicants’ research
direction is also encouraged.
- A statement demonstrating the candidate’s commitment to social
justice, anti-racism, and diversity. Candidates can speak about how
their work, research, and/or teaching contribute to our commitment
to ensuring an inclusive environment for students, staff and
faculty, and in support of inclusion in the broader educational and
social impact community.
- Recent teaching evaluations, if available.
- Names and contact information for four references. References
will be contacted at the finalist stage, and candidates will be
told before references will be contacted.
- Teaching: The area of teaching emphasis for this position is
Teacher Education. Courses will include those in the Master of Arts
in Teaching + Teaching Credential (MATTC) teacher preparation
program and may include courses in the EdD Program. Specific
teaching assignments will depend on the expertise and interests of
the candidate, but those with expertise related to anti-racist
education and related equity and access issues in K-12 settings are
especially encouraged to apply. Faculty typically teach six
quarter-based courses per year.
- Advising: Student advising in the program includes academic
advising and mentoring students on their professional growth.
- Research: Faculty are expected to have an active research
agenda and a steady record of publication in high-quality
outlets.
- Service: Engage in Department, School, University, Academic
Community, local community service and leadership commensurate with
their position.
The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as the vaccination and boosters are safe, effective tools that significantly minimize the chances of serious illness and hospitalization. Please contact Human Resources if you have any questions.
Telecommute
Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
Work Authorization:
A foreign national who is appointed to a tenured or tenure-track faculty position is eligible for visa sponsorship assessment by Santa Clara University together with its legal counsel.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination
Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix . Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/ , (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu . Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Clery Notice of Availability
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Americans with Disabilities Act
Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources , and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.
Company
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University blends high-tech innovation with a social consciousness grounded in the Jesuit educational tradition.
We are committed to leaving the world a better place. We pursue new technology, encourage creativity, engage with our communities, and share an entrepreneurial mindset.
We are a close-knit, friendly, mission-driven campus that celebrates all cultures, lifestyles, perspectives and experiences. Diversity is critical to our mission.
Santa Clara recognizes the immense value that it brings to the workplace and the benefit to all when it is celebrated and prioritized.
The Bay Area boasts the quintessential California experience: picturesque beaches and hiking trails, sophisticated, unique dining and historic landmarks–hello, Golden Gate Bridge–perfect for any postcard.
The physical, emotional and mental health of our employees is extremely important to us. We offer a variety of dynamic programs, including meditation and nutritional seminars, to help you take care of your body, mind and soul.
From 401k's to one-on-one consultations with financial advisors, we’ll help you become better informed and more confident in building your retirement plan.
We provide opportunities for professional and educational development for eligible employees and their dependents, including tuition remission and reimbursement.
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