Tenured - Associate Professor - Teacher Education
Bilingual/ Dual Language Education
College of Education

Position Announcement

The Department of Teacher Education at California State University Dominguez Hills invites applications for a Tenured position at the rank of Academic Year Associate Professor with the appointment starting in Fall 2019.

At CSUDH we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that includes every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values. https://www.csudh.edu/president/strategic-planning/mission-vision-and-core-values/

Department of Teacher Education, Teacher Education Division, College of Education

The Teacher Education Department is one of two programs within the Division of Teacher Education in the College of Education. The vision of the College is to maintain a model of collaborative urban educational excellence. In partnership with P-14 schools, we prepare deeply knowledgeable education professionals who are passionate about helping students reach their full potential and who make urban schools the places where children, families, and teachers thrive. Accredited by NCATE and CTC, the College is recognized for preparing teachers, administrators, counselors, and other specialists who work effectively with a variety of learners from diverse backgrounds, especially those living in poverty.

For more information see: https://www.csudh.edu/coe/programs/teacher-education/

The Position

This position is to provide academic leadership in the field of bi-literacy and dual language programs.

The candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience as a successful TK-12 school teacher in urban school environments with linguistically, culturally, racially and economically diverse students, as well as, an understanding of the California Common Core State Standards-Español and the Dual Language Principles.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for leadership across Dual Language to include:
- Bilingual Multiple and Single Subject Credentials;
- Bilingual Authorization pathways (including Special Education);
- Master of Arts;
- Program Certificates; and
- Developing professional development partnerships with local districts.

Teaching responsibilities include:
- Expert teaching through face-to-face, online or hybrid delivery of bilingual education courses in the credential and master's programs with a critical pedagogy and social justice perspective;
- Collaborating with faculty and public school partners in the development, review, and assessment of dual immersion programs;
- Assisting with promoting Teacher Education programs and recruiting students;
- Assisting the department in leadership roles with operational and committee work; and
- Assuming college and university committee responsibilities.

Primary research responsibilities include:
- Active research agenda in dual language;
- Seeking and acquiring external federal funding;
- Publishing scholarly work; and
- Disseminating work to national and international audiences.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

An earned doctorate;

Spanish proficiency to teach, publish, advocate, promote and inform the development of dual language education programs and research;

Record of a minimum of 5 years TK-12th classroom teaching, program coordination, leadership and/or professional development;

Must be able to work collaboratively to prepare bilingual teachers in Spanish to meet the challenges for teaching in the 21st century;

Experience teaching courses at the post-baccalaureate and/or graduate levels: Spanish literacy methods and/or content specific to bilingual teacher education.

Evidence of an active research agenda, scholarship and publication in English or Spanish;

Experienced in writing, directing or participating in externally funded projects;

Demonstrate effective leadership and interpersonal skills to work within a collaborative and diverse team environment.

Experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse age, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred /Desired Qualifications

Experience as a Department Chair;

University teaching experience in research methods, curriculum theory and development;

Evidence of leading and mentoring linguistically and culturally diverse pre-service teachers and supporting their efforts to teach for equity and social justice;

Manage projects designed to address the shortage of Spanish bilingual teacher candidates with certification;

Employment Requirement – Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

How to Apply
The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin in February 2019. For full consideration please submit your completed application no later than February 17, 2019. by visiting California State University, Dominguez Hills employment website for full details at

New and Returning Applicants at https://www.csudh.edu/hr/job-opportunities/ .

Closing Statement
California State University, Dominguez Hills, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the CSU Dominguez Hills Human Resources Office (310) 243-3771 or the Academic Affairs Personnel Services Office at (310) 243-3766.

Clery Act crime statistics for CSUDH are available at http://www.csudh.edu/dhpd/, or by calling University Police at (310) 243-3639.

Upon appointment all candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

The California State University is Smoke and Tobacco Free. Smoking, Vaping and other Tobacco use are Not Permitted anywhere on University property. Education Code 42356, CCR Title 5, Article 9.






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