Job Opening ID (JOID): 23383
Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure-track
Required Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in K-12 teacher education or a related discipline (e.g., curriculum & instruction, educational psychology) by time of the appointment with a strong background in at least one of the following areas: classroom/action research methods; classroom management; instructional and education technology related fields; assessment; multicultural or psychological foundations; differentiated instruction; special and health education; and other aspects of teacher education or related areas that pertain to school climate and learning in diverse classrooms or high-needs schools
Awareness of and sensitivity and demonstrated commitment to inclusive education and social justice, access, equity for all students, and the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.
Strong knowledge of current research and best practices in the field of expertise
Demonstrated potential or evidence of scholarship
Three years of excellent teaching/supervision (or related) experience in K-12 schools working with and/or teaching English Learners or students with special needs in the general classroom
Ability to support and sustain collegial and collaborative relationships
Preferred Qualifications:
Subject matter expertise (e.g.: art; engineering education; foreign language; language arts/reading/(bilingual) literacy education; math education; music; PE; science education; social science)
Valid credential in either elementary or secondary teaching
Proficiency in teaching credential and graduate-level courses in elementary and/or secondary education
Bilingualism/biliteracy in one or more of the languages in the SJSU service area (e.g., Spanish) and English
Knowledge of and commitment to integrating social-emotional dimensions of teaching and learning in teaching practices
Responsibilities:
Address the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation – through course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
Teach credential and graduate-level courses in the specialized area in both online and classroom environments as assigned.
Mentor and advise graduate students on their master’s-level projects
Participate in local, state, national, and/or international efforts to improve and strengthen K-12 teacher education programs
Implement national and California teacher credential program standards
Pursue research funding and contribute to one’s field of expertise
Actively engage in teaching, research, and professional service at the department, college, and university levels
Supervise student field experiences
Cultivate and maintain partner relationships with area school districts
Participate in program development, assessment, and review to address state and national standards
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Starting Date: August 22, 2016
Eligibility:
Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Application Procedure:
For full consideration, upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts for all graduate degrees, statement of teaching interests/ philosophy, research plans, a sample publication or manuscript that reflects the applicant’s scholarly work, and at least three original letters of reference with contact information by October 31, 2015 at http://apply.interfolio.com/30662
Please direct questions to:
Dr. Ferdinand Rivera, Chair
Department of Elementary Education
Lurie College of Education
(408) 924-3751, ferdinand.rivera@sjsu.edu
Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) on all correspondence.
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Application Information
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Fax: 408-924-2257
TDD: 408-924-2265
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