Assistant Professor of Literacy

Assistant Professor of Literacy & Reading Education
Department of Literacy and Reading Education
College of Education
Assistant Professor
Fall 2022

The Department of Literacy and Reading Education at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track assistant professor position in literacy research methodology and literacy professional leadership with appointment to begin Fall 2022.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution and an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals advancing the University's strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position
We seek a collegial and knowledgeable colleague who is able to teach diverse learners in the areas of literacy research methodology and literacy professional leadership. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses in literacy. This person will also be responsible for producing scholarship commensurate with the requirements for tenure. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

Required Qualifications

• A doctorate in education with a concentration in reading or literacy, or a related field from an accredited university.
  
• A minimum of 15 units of graduate coursework in literacy, including but not limited to foundational knowledge, research methodologies, intervention, curriculum and instruction, diversity, professional learning and leadership, as these relate to PK-adult literacy
  
• A record of demonstrated excellence in literacy instruction, with a minimum of 3 years successful PK-12 teaching experience
  
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with students from intersecting historically marginalized social groups using innovative instructional approaches and methods
  
• Demonstrated evidence of successful experience in working with Black students
  
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of professionals who model and advocate for just, equitable, and inclusive education
  
• Teaching experience using multiple technologies and the ability to teach and develop courses for online instruction making use of new technologies to further support just, equitable and inclusive education
  
• A focused research agenda for advancing knowledge in the field of reading/literacy (PK-adult) and evidence of or demonstrated strong potential for scholarly and creative activity.
  
• A record of engagement in professional service and community engagement activities that align with the advancement of the field of reading/literacy
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Demonstrated effective teaching of graduate courses in literacy professional leadership and literacy research methodology
  
• Demonstrated effective teaching of undergraduate courses in social justice approaches to literacy
  
• Ability to support learning and/or teach and develop undergraduate courses in Spanish and/or languages other than English
  
• Passion for and record of educational improvement in communities serving first-generation, low-income and LGBTQ students, students of color, and/or linguistically diverse students
  
  Application
  A complete on‐line application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for position #505728, and provide the following required materials:
  
• letter of application in which you respond to the required and preferred qualifications
  
• curriculum vitae
  
• teaching philosophy statement
  
• Unofficial graduate school transcripts
  
• statement on commitment to just, equitable and inclusive education (see below)
• This statement provides the candidate's unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. The purpose of this statement is to help the department identify candidates who have professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas.
  
• Diversity is a defining feature of California's past, present, and future. Increasing the diversity of our educators to better reflect the population of California is just one aspect of the College of Education's dedication to just, equitable and inclusive education. Diversity refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. Such differences include race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic region, and more.
  
• All College of Education students leave with a perspective that recognizes, honors, and respects the knowledge and strengths all learners bring from their communities and identities. This perspective is known as Just Equitable and Inclusive Education (JEIE) and is evident in all our programs. College of Education students use this perspective to make community-based assets an integral component of curricular and pedagogical development to enhance academic success. In this way, our students learn to value and draw upon students' backgrounds not only to support them in developing skills leading to success in the broader society, but also as a mechanism to transform our schools and communities. We believe that all faculty and staff who work for the College must share these same commitments.
  
• The diversity statement should focus on your commitment to a Just, Equitable and Inclusive Education. The diversity statement will be assessed based on knowledge, experience, application, and expertise as it relates to JEIE. The strongest statement will have an emphasis on the intersectionality between JEIE and a social identity or marker (social class, race, gender, sexual orientation, language, etc.)
  
• This statement can take several different forms and should address at least one of the following:
• Your contributions to advancing principles focused on JEIE.
  
• How you incorporate principles of JEIE into your instructional practices, your research and/or service activities.
  
• How you have personally experienced JEIE.
  
• Your experiences and/or qualifications that enhance your ability to work with diverse students, faculty, parents, and community stakeholders.
  
  
• a list of three references with relevant contact information
• Finalists will be required to have three letters of recommendation submitted. Please have these ready for the referents to submit. On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by logging back into your applicant portal.
  
  Please direct all questions about the position to the Chair of the Department of Literacy and Reading Education: Rosario Ordonez-Jasis at rordonez@fullerton.edu.
  
  Application Deadline
  To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by November 29, 2021. The anticipated appointment date is August 2022.
  
  The College and Department
  The Department of Literacy and Reading Education consists of a dynamic and diverse group of scholar-practitioners who thrive on collaboration and innovative ideas. The faculty work together to prepare literacy leaders in several existing programs:
  
• Master of Science in Education with a Concentration in Literacy and Reading
  
• California Reading and Literacy Added Authorization and Leadership Specialist Credential
  
• Undergraduate Minor in Literacy Education
  
  The College of Education and the faculty of the Department of Literacy and Reading are committed to just, equitable, inclusive education. As part of our work to create a just, equitable and inclusive educational system, the College of Education at CSUF plans to hire four tenure-track faculty members with a demonstrated record of success in research, teaching and/or service with Black populations and anti-racist teaching. For more information about the Department of Literacy and Reading Education, please visit: http://ed.fullerton.edu/Reading
  
  Additional Information
  
  Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
  
  Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, and is subject to budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty contract increases. Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available that includes: health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.
  
  The person holding this position is 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 formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
  
  Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.
  
  Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator (http://www.fullerton.edu/titleix/about/notice.php).
  
  CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at .
  
  CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@fullerton.edu.
  
  To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/505728/assistant-professor-of-literacy-reading-education
  
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