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Assistant Professor of Elementary & Bilingual Education - Early Childhood

Opt For Healthy Living, Fullerton, California, United States, 92632


Assistant Professor of Elementary & Bilingual Education - Early Childhood

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541033Work type:

Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-TrackLocation:

FullertonCategories:

Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Education/Library ScienceDepartment of Elementary and Bilingual EducationCollege of EducationAssistant ProfessorFall 2025The Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Elementary Education/Early Childhood Specialization with an appointment to begin Fall 2025. The department consists of a dynamic and diverse group of faculty scholars who thrive on collaboration and innovative ideas. The faculty work together to prepare educators in several existing programs offered in different modalities (face to face, hybrid, and online): Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Combined Master’s Degree and Teaching Credential, Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, and Master’s Degree in Education.California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution, affirmative action, and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and fostering principles of social justice and 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. 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.PositionWe seek a knowledgeable colleague who can teach diverse learners in the areas of elementary education and early childhood education, and support the College of Education’s commitment to just, equitable and inclusive education. The responsibilities of this tenure-track position include the development and instruction of credential and graduate courses in PreK-8 teaching. Cohort leadership and field supervision in multicultural urban environments are required components of the position. A successful faculty colleague will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise/mentor students, engage in scholarly research and publishing, serve on committees, and participate in community/professional service. These activities are essential for retention, tenure, and promotion.Required QualificationsEarned doctorate in education with an emphasis in early childhood education or related field by time of appointmentThree years of teaching experience in diverse TK-8 settingsExperience using asset-based, developmentally appropriate, and learner-centered pedagogies in early childhood education (ages 3-8) in social studies, science, math, and/or literacyDemonstrated ability to work effectively with students from Asian or Asian American, Black or African American, Latinx, and/or Native American or Indigenous backgroundsDemonstrated advocacy for and/or experience working with communities historically underserved and marginalized by educational policies and practicesDemonstrated commitment to just, equitable, and inclusive education in teaching, scholarship, and/or serviceExperience working collaboratively with colleagues and communityPreferred QualificationsMultiple Subject/Elementary teaching credentialExperience working with multilingual communities and evidence of a commitment to honoring plurilingualism and promoting language equityExperience teaching in hybrid and online delivery formatsProficiency in two or more languagesApplicationA complete online 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 the position

541033 , and provide the following required materials:cover letter in which you respond to the required and preferred qualificationsteaching statementdiversity statement on commitment to just, equitable, and inclusive educationa list of three references with relevant contact informationApplication DeadlineTo be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by

October 1, 2024 . The anticipated appointment date is August 2025.CompensationThe Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $5,925 to $12,594 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $7,239 to $7,381 per month.Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work.CSUF BenefitsAn excellent comprehensive benefits package 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 and optional tax sheltering opportunities.Additional InformationMultiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.CSU PoliciesThe person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, 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 the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

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