Assistant Professor of Elementary and Bilingual Education - Early Childhood Education

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Assistant Professor of Elementary and Bilingual Education - Early Childhood Education

Cal State University (CSU) Fullerton 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA

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Assistant Professor of Elementary and Bilingual Education - Early Childhood Education

Description

Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education
College of Education
Assistant Professor
Fall 2025

The 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.

Position
We 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 Qualifications
Earned doctorate in education with an emphasis in early childhood education or related field by time of appointment Three years of teaching experience in diverse TK-8 settings Experience using asset-based, developmentally appropriate, and learner-centered pedagogies in early childhood education (ages 3-8) in social studies, science, math, and/or literacy Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from Asian or Asian American, Black or African American, Latinx, and/or Native American or Indigenous backgrounds Demonstrated advocacy for and/or experience working with communities historically underserved and marginalized by educational policies and practices Demonstrated commitment to just, equitable, and inclusive education in teaching, scholarship, and/or service Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and community
Preferred Qualifications
Multiple Subject/Elementary teaching credential Experience working with multilingual communities and evidence of a commitment to honoring plurilingualism and promoting language equity Experience teaching in hybrid and online delivery formats Proficiency in two or more languages
Application
A 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:

Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Kim Norman at knorman@fullerton.edu .

Application Deadline
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by October 1, 2024. The anticipated appointment date is August 2025.

Compensation
The 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 ( https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm ).

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.

CSUF Benefits
An 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. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/ .

Additional Information
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

CSU Policies
The 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.

Notice of Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator (http://www.fullerton.edu/titleix/about/notice.php) .

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. It requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California.

Advertised: Jul 11 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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