COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND BILINGUAL EDUCATION

California State University, Fullerton is a large, comprehensive, urban university with approximately 2,108 full- and part-time faculty and a diverse student body of approximately over 37,130. The university offers a broad spectrum of programs, with 55 baccalaureate and 50 master's degrees in liberal arts and sciences and in applied and professional fields and a joint doctorate in education. Learning is preeminent at Cal State Fullerton. We combine the best qualities of teaching and research universities where actively engaged students, faculty and staff work in close collaborations to expand knowledge. Research and other creative activities are enhanced by the proximity of the campus to nationally recognized business, cultural, and educational institutions. Faculty members were awarded more than $16.2 million in grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities in 2006-07. The university has a longstanding tradition of collegial governance. Cal State Fullerton is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We are ranked 7th in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minorities. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State Fullerton is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consid-eration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion,, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, disability or Veteran's status or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
Teacher Education
Curriculum & Instruction with Reading/
Language Arts Emphasis
Tenure Track

The Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education is a dynamic department with a knowledgeable supportive faculty responsive to the community and committed to the improvement of schools. Credential and master's programs have achieved regional and national recognition for excellence and are NCATE accredited. The department is seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to teach in the elementary credential and master's programs, with possible opportunities to serve on doctoral dissertation committees.

Position
Responsibilities include teaching elementary (K-8) credential courses and master's level courses. All credential coursework focuses on the preparation of teachers for linguistically and culturally diverse students. Field supervision in multicultural urban environments is a standard component with the expectation of a strong commitment to field-based involvement. Some off-campus instruction at the Irvine campus and at school sites is expected. Student advisement, scholarly research and publishing, and university service are also important components of the position and essential for retention, tenure and promotion.

Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate in the discipline or a related field. ABD candidates may be considered
  • Experience working effectively with culturally and/or linguistically diverse populations
  • Experience in early literacy highly desirable
  • Demonstrated potential for scholarly and creative activity
  • Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction
  • K-8 teaching of multiple subjects with a minimum of three years of classroom experience, preferably in public school settings

Job Control Number
23603G-08-067

Appointment Date
August 2008

Rank and Salary
The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate to rank, experience, and qualifications. Salary is subject to budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty contract increases. Additional teaching in summer and intersession is often available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and /or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as an affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx

Application Procedure
To apply, please email vitae and letter of application to knorman@fullerton.edu and follow with mailing a formal letter of application, vitae, and three current letters of professional reference to:

Dr. Kim Norman
Chair, EDEL Search Committee
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6868
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868
Office Phone: (714) 278-3342
Email: knorman@fullerton.edu

Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2007. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

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