Assistant Professor, Education NTT
Job Description Summary:
The LaFetra College of Education (LFCE) at the University of La Verne invites applications for a 10-month, full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor of Education. Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Non tenure track (NTT) faculty are expected to contribute primarily through teaching and administrative work such as supporting adjuncts and supervisors, assisting staff, and advising students. This NTT assistant faculty position will join our Department of Teaching & Learning.
As a Hispanic Serving Institution, our current needs are for faculty with expertise in one or more of the following high impact and high need areas: multiple and single subject education; clinical fieldwork; bilingual education; ethnic studies.
We seek a colleague with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their interactions, teaching practices, leadership, and community engagement. Salary and rank are dependent upon qualifications and professional experience. The successful applicant for this position will teach within the credential program, preferably in relation to teacher preparation in multiple subject and single subject programs, with an emphasis on preparing teachers to support diverse learners and inclusive classroom environments. The position necessitates strengths in multiple teaching and learning modalities, curriculum development, as well as communication and collaboration skills
The LaFetra College of Education’s mission is to champion social equity for youth, adults, families, and communities by equipping and empowering scholarly, highly skilled practitioners, education advocates, and leaders. The intent is to lead the national conversation on advancing the careers of professionals and scholars who are highly competent advocates for equity and justice.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A master’s in education with an emphasis K-8 education.
- Ability to work with diverse students and colleagues, success in creating inclusive classrooms and environments, and knowledge/experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives/social emotional learning.
- Teaching credentials and minimum 3 years of teaching experience in K-8 classrooms, PE and/or Health classrooms.
- Ability to teach and mentor a diverse student population in face-to-face, online and hybrid formats.
- Understanding of the California Standards.
- Understanding of California teacher credential processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate (or ABD) in education.
- Understanding of positive behavior support and asset-based teaching.
- Evidence of successful teaching in higher education.
- Demonstrated evidence of working for social justice and equity for learners.
- Knowledge of linguistically and culturally responsive practices grounded in principles of equity.
- Experience teaching higher education courses or working with adult learners.
- Experience supervising and/or mentoring educators in secondary settings, and/or interacting with various educators in programs serving adolescent learners.
- Ability to develop effective partnerships with community stakeholders and colleagues across various disciplines.
- Knowledge of and experience with collaboration using a strengths-based equity-minded approach with colleagues in the workplace and/or in education setting.
Specific Duties:
Salary Range
Maximum: $77,765.41
Minimum: $74,685.90
Benefits Summary:
Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation
Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
Location: La Verne Main Campus
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://laverne.edu
Institutional Profile
Located in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university's central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.
The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.
The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation
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