Sonoma State University
1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, California, USA
Department Of Literacy Studies and Elementary Education Our Commitment Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing. We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The University Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. The Department The Department of Literacy Studies and Elementary Education prepares aspiring teachers to play a vital role in California public schools. As the home department to SSU’s Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program, we immerse teacher candidates in theory, research, and pedagogical practices across content areas and grade levels in the elementary school setting (TK through Grade 6). The diversity of our school population in terms of culture, social class, gender, language, and race is a significant focus of our coursework and field experiences. Upon completing the program, teacher candidates will have both breadth and depth of knowledge about teaching and learning, and will be capable of making informed decisions in diverse settings. Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at: https://education.sonoma.edu/departments/lsee Duties of the Position Lecturers may be expected to: 1. Teach introductory and/or methods courses in our California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) accredited multiple subjects credential program focusing on theory and practice for elementary students in TK (Transitional Kindergarten) through Grade 6 in the following areas: Math Science History/Social Studies Language & Literacy/Language Development Biliteracy/dual-language pedagogy (English/Spanish) Social Justice / Anti-racist Curriculum and Pedagogy Visual and performing Arts; Classroom community building / restorative practices Health and fitness Technology Education / Digital citizenship Service-learning Instructor duties include: - planning and teaching face-to-face (F2F), online (asynchronous or bisynchronous), or hybrid courses based on best practices and current theory and research in collaboration with tenure track faculty and following the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved syllabi for these required credential courses - maintaining up-to-date course pages in Canvas (SSU’s Learning Management System), including readings and assignments - responding to and addressing student concerns - providing timely feedback related course assignments - holding regularly scheduled office hours - assisting struggling students as needed - attending regular department and program meetings as needed -collaborating with the department chair and colleagues 2. Supervise student teachers in grades TK-6 in local service areas. Student teacher supervisors are responsible for a cohort of student teachers (4-6 student teachers) at each site. Supervisor duties include: - teaching weekly seminar at field sites for student teachers based on program demands and established syllabus -regularly observe student teachers in their classroom placements following the program model of co-teaching and co-observing - facilitating debrief sessions after each observation with student teachers and others - responding to and troubleshooting of student and mentor teacher concerns - facilitation of regular on-site meetings for mentor teachers that support collaboration, co-teaching, California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA) completion - creation of a learning community - providing timely feedback to student teachers related to lesson planning, implementation, and assessment - supporting struggling student teachers as needed - supporting students in the completion of the California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA) required to earn the Multiple Subject Credential - problem solving at the placement site - placing student teachers with qualified and effective mentors and support this relationship as needed in collaboration with the onsite principal and program's Placement Director Professional Qualifications To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have: Master's degree in Education (or related field) required; Experience working with new teachers, teacher candidates/ student teachers, or struggling teachers. Experience working with diverse student populations; A minimum of 3 years recent experience working as a teacher or principal in public elementary school, or in teacher education (preferred). Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or specific content area (math, science, social studies, etc.), or related fields (preferred). Reading Certificate, Dual-Language Certificate, ELD Certificate, bilingual authorization, or equivalent (preferred). Valid CA teaching or admin credential (preferred); Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish & English (preferred). Knowledge and experience in elementary school settings (preferred). Rank and Salary Full-time is 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases. Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis. Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments. Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University. How to Apply To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu . If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu . Please submit: Required Application letter Curriculum vitae Optional Statement of Research Interests Teaching Philosophy Student Evaluations Contact Information for 3 References Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department: Temporary Faculty with three-year contracts do not need to reapply. Temporary Faculty who had a paid appointment during the prior academic year with your department (either one or both semesters); this includes Lecturers on the Re-Employment list are not required to apply through the Recruitment Pool unless they would like to be evaluated to teach additional courses, not currently designated as qualified to teach. Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions. CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Dr. Aja LaDuke laduke@sonoma.edu Please refer to the requisition number listed for this posting if you have correspondence and inquiries regarding this position. The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccomodations@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process. Other Information The university 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. This position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. View Benefits Summary Advertised: May 18 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Department Of Literacy Studies and Elementary Education Our Commitment Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing. We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The University Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. The Department The Department of Literacy Studies and Elementary Education prepares aspiring teachers to play a vital role in California public schools. As the home department to SSU’s Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program, we immerse teacher candidates in theory, research, and pedagogical practices across content areas and grade levels in the elementary school setting (TK through Grade 6). The diversity of our school population in terms of culture, social class, gender, language, and race is a significant focus of our coursework and field experiences. Upon completing the program, teacher candidates will have both breadth and depth of knowledge about teaching and learning, and will be capable of making informed decisions in diverse settings. Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at: https://education.sonoma.edu/departments/lsee Duties of the Position Lecturers may be expected to: 1. Teach introductory and/or methods courses in our California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) accredited multiple subjects credential program focusing on theory and practice for elementary students in TK (Transitional Kindergarten) through Grade 6 in the following areas: Math Science History/Social Studies Language & Literacy/Language Development Biliteracy/dual-language pedagogy (English/Spanish) Social Justice / Anti-racist Curriculum and Pedagogy Visual and performing Arts; Classroom community building / restorative practices Health and fitness Technology Education / Digital citizenship Service-learning Instructor duties include: - planning and teaching face-to-face (F2F), online (asynchronous or bisynchronous), or hybrid courses based on best practices and current theory and research in collaboration with tenure track faculty and following the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved syllabi for these required credential courses - maintaining up-to-date course pages in Canvas (SSU’s Learning Management System), including readings and assignments - responding to and addressing student concerns - providing timely feedback related course assignments - holding regularly scheduled office hours - assisting struggling students as needed - attending regular department and program meetings as needed -collaborating with the department chair and colleagues 2. Supervise student teachers in grades TK-6 in local service areas. Student teacher supervisors are responsible for a cohort of student teachers (4-6 student teachers) at each site. Supervisor duties include: - teaching weekly seminar at field sites for student teachers based on program demands and established syllabus -regularly observe student teachers in their classroom placements following the program model of co-teaching and co-observing - facilitating debrief sessions after each observation with student teachers and others - responding to and troubleshooting of student and mentor teacher concerns - facilitation of regular on-site meetings for mentor teachers that support collaboration, co-teaching, California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA) completion - creation of a learning community - providing timely feedback to student teachers related to lesson planning, implementation, and assessment - supporting struggling student teachers as needed - supporting students in the completion of the California Teacher Performance Assessment (CalTPA) required to earn the Multiple Subject Credential - problem solving at the placement site - placing student teachers with qualified and effective mentors and support this relationship as needed in collaboration with the onsite principal and program's Placement Director Professional Qualifications To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have: Master's degree in Education (or related field) required; Experience working with new teachers, teacher candidates/ student teachers, or struggling teachers. Experience working with diverse student populations; A minimum of 3 years recent experience working as a teacher or principal in public elementary school, or in teacher education (preferred). Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or specific content area (math, science, social studies, etc.), or related fields (preferred). Reading Certificate, Dual-Language Certificate, ELD Certificate, bilingual authorization, or equivalent (preferred). Valid CA teaching or admin credential (preferred); Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish & English (preferred). Knowledge and experience in elementary school settings (preferred). Rank and Salary Full-time is 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases. Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis. Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments. Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University. How to Apply To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu . If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu . Please submit: Required Application letter Curriculum vitae Optional Statement of Research Interests Teaching Philosophy Student Evaluations Contact Information for 3 References Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department: Temporary Faculty with three-year contracts do not need to reapply. Temporary Faculty who had a paid appointment during the prior academic year with your department (either one or both semesters); this includes Lecturers on the Re-Employment list are not required to apply through the Recruitment Pool unless they would like to be evaluated to teach additional courses, not currently designated as qualified to teach. Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions. CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Dr. Aja LaDuke laduke@sonoma.edu Please refer to the requisition number listed for this posting if you have correspondence and inquiries regarding this position. The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccomodations@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process. Other Information The university 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. This position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. View Benefits Summary Advertised: May 18 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Sonoma State University
1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, California, USA
Department Of Curriculum Studies and Secondary Education Our Commitment Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing. We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The University Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. The Department The Curriculum Studies & Secondary Education (CSSE) Department houses the Single Subject Credential Program and the Master of Arts in Education degree program with a Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (or CTL) Concentration. The Single Subject Credential Program authorizes the holder to teach a specific subject in a school organized by academic disciplines, kindergarten through grade 12. Since most elementary schools are not departmentalized, this credential, in general, is appropriate for the middle/junior high school and high school (art, music, and physical education candidates may teach K-12). The program aims toward two primary goals: (1) to develop the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective beginning teacher, and (2) to establish the professional understandings and attitudes for growth and development throughout a teaching career. The Master of Arts in Education degree program with a Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (or CTL) Concentration offers courses of graduate study to prepare candidates for specialized teaching and for curriculum and instructional leadership responsibilities in schools, government agencies, or corporate settings. The program, a minimum of 30 units, provides for areas of concentration in curriculum, teaching, and learning. The Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning concentration provides flexibility in program development for a wide range of professional educators, government officials, and private sector employees. Candidates need not possess a teaching credential. Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s Web page at: Single Subjects Credential Program: http://education.sonoma.edu/programs/single-subject-credential Master of Arts in Education degree program in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (CTL): http://education.sonoma.edu/programs/ma/curriculum-teaching-learning Duties of the Position We highly encourage candidates with specialization in any of the following areas including, but not limited to, the following to apply: teaching, leadership, and/or other aspects of the education of African American, Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and students from groups historically and currently marginalized in society and schooling systems; justice-centered approaches to teaching, leadership, and school reform; antiracist teaching / assessment / school discipline practices; critical race theory and anti-Black racism, culturally sustaining and revitalizing pedagogy; emancipatory education; or other related fields. The candidate would join Sonoma State University at a time of great excitement and action, particularly related to our campus-wide commitments to equity and justice. Positions open to teach and/or supervise our teacher candidates: Teach undergraduate, credential, and/or graduate education courses. Undergraduate courses prepare students to enter a single subject credential program. Credential courses focus on theory and practice for the our California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) accredited single subject credential program. Graduate courses may be core courses for all M.A. in Education concentrations or specific to the Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (CTL) Concentration. We are particularly interested in faculty who can teach in the following areas: Social Foundations of Education Adolescent Development Social Justice, Equity, and Agency Language and Literacy Curriculum and Assessment Educational Technology Subject-specific Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (i.e., method courses) in Art, Physical Education, World Language, Social Science Supervise in our California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) accredited single subjects credential program focusing on theory and practice for secondary students in grades 7 through 12 in the following areas: Math; Science; English Language Arts; World Language; Physical Education; Art; Music Instructor duties include: planning and teaching courses in multiple formats (face-to-face (F2F), hybrid, and remote) based on best practices and current theory and research in collaboration with tenure track faculty and following the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved syllabi for these required credential courses (note: Remote courses may need additional approved training that should be noted in the application) maintaining up-to-date course pages in Canvas (SSU’s Learning Management System), including readings and assignments; responding to and addressing student concerns; providing timely feedback related course assignments; holding regularly scheduled office hours; assisting struggling students as needed; attending regular department and program meetings as needed; collaborating with the department chair and colleagues. Supervisor duties include: regularly observe student teachers in their classroom placements following the program model of co-teaching and co-observing; facilitating debrief sessions after each observation with student teachers and others; responding to and troubleshooting of student and mentor teacher concerns; facilitation of regular on-site meetings for mentor teachers that support collaboration, co-teaching, California Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) completion creation of a learning community providing timely feedback to student teachers related to lesson planning, implementation, and assessment; supporting struggling student teachers as needed; supporting students in the completion of the California Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) required to earn the Single Subject Credential; problem solving at the placement site; placing student teachers with qualified and effective mentors and support this relationship as needed in collaboration with the onsite principal and program's Placement Director; conducting midterm and final evaluations of student teachers, typically held as a meeting between the mentor, student teacher, and supervisor, and completing required documentation associated with these evaluations; attending regular, on-going supervisor meetings at the SSU campus Professional Qualifications To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have: Master's degree in Education (or related field) required; Experience working with new teachers, teacher candidates/ student teachers, or struggling teachers. Experience working with diverse student populations; A minimum of 3 years recent experience working as a teacher or principal in public secondary school, or in teacher education (preferred). Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or specific content area (math, science, social studies, etc.), or related fields (preferred). Valid CA teaching or admin credential (preferred). Knowledge and experience in California School settings (preferred). Rank and Salary Full-time is 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases. Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis. Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments. Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University. How to Apply To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu . If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu . Please submit: Required Application letter (include specific course numbers and names you want to be considered for) Curriculum vitae Optional Teaching Philosophy Student Evaluations Contact Information for 3 References Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department Temporary Faculty with three-year contracts do not need to reapply. Temporary Faculty who had a paid appointment during the prior academic year with your department (either one or both semesters); this includes Lecturers on the Re-Employment list are not required to apply through the Recruitment Pool unless they would like to be evaluated to teach additional courses, not currently designated as qualified to teach. Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions. CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. Application Deadline Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Dr. Edward Lyon - lyone@sonoma.edu Please refer to the posted requisition number for correspondence and inquiries regarding this position. The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hrleaves@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process. Other Information The university 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. This position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. View Benefits Summary Advertised: May 18 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Department Of Curriculum Studies and Secondary Education Our Commitment Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing. We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The University Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. The Department The Curriculum Studies & Secondary Education (CSSE) Department houses the Single Subject Credential Program and the Master of Arts in Education degree program with a Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (or CTL) Concentration. The Single Subject Credential Program authorizes the holder to teach a specific subject in a school organized by academic disciplines, kindergarten through grade 12. Since most elementary schools are not departmentalized, this credential, in general, is appropriate for the middle/junior high school and high school (art, music, and physical education candidates may teach K-12). The program aims toward two primary goals: (1) to develop the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective beginning teacher, and (2) to establish the professional understandings and attitudes for growth and development throughout a teaching career. The Master of Arts in Education degree program with a Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (or CTL) Concentration offers courses of graduate study to prepare candidates for specialized teaching and for curriculum and instructional leadership responsibilities in schools, government agencies, or corporate settings. The program, a minimum of 30 units, provides for areas of concentration in curriculum, teaching, and learning. The Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning concentration provides flexibility in program development for a wide range of professional educators, government officials, and private sector employees. Candidates need not possess a teaching credential. Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s Web page at: Single Subjects Credential Program: http://education.sonoma.edu/programs/single-subject-credential Master of Arts in Education degree program in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (CTL): http://education.sonoma.edu/programs/ma/curriculum-teaching-learning Duties of the Position We highly encourage candidates with specialization in any of the following areas including, but not limited to, the following to apply: teaching, leadership, and/or other aspects of the education of African American, Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and students from groups historically and currently marginalized in society and schooling systems; justice-centered approaches to teaching, leadership, and school reform; antiracist teaching / assessment / school discipline practices; critical race theory and anti-Black racism, culturally sustaining and revitalizing pedagogy; emancipatory education; or other related fields. The candidate would join Sonoma State University at a time of great excitement and action, particularly related to our campus-wide commitments to equity and justice. Positions open to teach and/or supervise our teacher candidates: Teach undergraduate, credential, and/or graduate education courses. Undergraduate courses prepare students to enter a single subject credential program. Credential courses focus on theory and practice for the our California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) accredited single subject credential program. Graduate courses may be core courses for all M.A. in Education concentrations or specific to the Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning (CTL) Concentration. We are particularly interested in faculty who can teach in the following areas: Social Foundations of Education Adolescent Development Social Justice, Equity, and Agency Language and Literacy Curriculum and Assessment Educational Technology Subject-specific Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (i.e., method courses) in Art, Physical Education, World Language, Social Science Supervise in our California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) accredited single subjects credential program focusing on theory and practice for secondary students in grades 7 through 12 in the following areas: Math; Science; English Language Arts; World Language; Physical Education; Art; Music Instructor duties include: planning and teaching courses in multiple formats (face-to-face (F2F), hybrid, and remote) based on best practices and current theory and research in collaboration with tenure track faculty and following the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved syllabi for these required credential courses (note: Remote courses may need additional approved training that should be noted in the application) maintaining up-to-date course pages in Canvas (SSU’s Learning Management System), including readings and assignments; responding to and addressing student concerns; providing timely feedback related course assignments; holding regularly scheduled office hours; assisting struggling students as needed; attending regular department and program meetings as needed; collaborating with the department chair and colleagues. Supervisor duties include: regularly observe student teachers in their classroom placements following the program model of co-teaching and co-observing; facilitating debrief sessions after each observation with student teachers and others; responding to and troubleshooting of student and mentor teacher concerns; facilitation of regular on-site meetings for mentor teachers that support collaboration, co-teaching, California Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) completion creation of a learning community providing timely feedback to student teachers related to lesson planning, implementation, and assessment; supporting struggling student teachers as needed; supporting students in the completion of the California Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) required to earn the Single Subject Credential; problem solving at the placement site; placing student teachers with qualified and effective mentors and support this relationship as needed in collaboration with the onsite principal and program's Placement Director; conducting midterm and final evaluations of student teachers, typically held as a meeting between the mentor, student teacher, and supervisor, and completing required documentation associated with these evaluations; attending regular, on-going supervisor meetings at the SSU campus Professional Qualifications To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have: Master's degree in Education (or related field) required; Experience working with new teachers, teacher candidates/ student teachers, or struggling teachers. Experience working with diverse student populations; A minimum of 3 years recent experience working as a teacher or principal in public secondary school, or in teacher education (preferred). Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or specific content area (math, science, social studies, etc.), or related fields (preferred). Valid CA teaching or admin credential (preferred). Knowledge and experience in California School settings (preferred). Rank and Salary Full-time is 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases. Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis. Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments. Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University. How to Apply To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu . If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu . Please submit: Required Application letter (include specific course numbers and names you want to be considered for) Curriculum vitae Optional Teaching Philosophy Student Evaluations Contact Information for 3 References Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department Temporary Faculty with three-year contracts do not need to reapply. Temporary Faculty who had a paid appointment during the prior academic year with your department (either one or both semesters); this includes Lecturers on the Re-Employment list are not required to apply through the Recruitment Pool unless they would like to be evaluated to teach additional courses, not currently designated as qualified to teach. Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions. CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. Application Deadline Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Dr. Edward Lyon - lyone@sonoma.edu Please refer to the posted requisition number for correspondence and inquiries regarding this position. The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hrleaves@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process. Other Information The university 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. This position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. View Benefits Summary Advertised: May 18 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Alameda County
Dublin, California, United States
Introduction YOU MUST BE AN ALAMEDA COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO APPLY THIS IS A NEW PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Qualified applicants must be currentcounty employees and havecompleted the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes the District Attorney’s Office, the Medical Center, and the Superior Court) by the last day for filing . A regular appointment does not include provisional, TAP (Temporary Assignment Pool), or STEP-UP appointments. Applications will only be accepted online. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The primary mandated services of the Assessor's Office include: locate and identify the ownership of all taxable property in Alameda County; determine the taxability of all property; determine the re-appraisability of property changing ownership or having new construction added; annually assess all real estate in accordance with the provisions of Article XIIIA of the State Constitution (Proposition 13); annually assess all taxable personal property at its fair market value; determine and apply all legal exemptions against these assessments; and surrender an accurate assessment roll to the Auditor's Office prior to July 1st each year. The Assessor’s Office mission is to provide timely and accurate appraisal services in a manner resulting in fair and equitable treatment for all Alameda County taxpayers. With a proposed staffing level of 175.47 full-time equivalent positions, this team of professionals provides mandated assessment services performed in accordance with the California Constitution, Revenue and Taxation Code, Government Code, and State Board of Equalization guidelines and directives. THE POSITION Under direction, to plan, coordinate and direct the work of the Business Personal Property Section; to assume primary responsibility for the personal property, fixture assessment and audit program of the County Assessor's Office; and to do related work as required. The Principal Auditor-Appraiser has primary responsibility for all auditing-appraisal functions of the Business Personal Property Section in the Assessor's Office, and reports directly to the Chief, Appraisal Division. The Chief, Appraisal Division, differs from this class by having overall program responsibility for all functions of the Appraisal Division, including Business Personal Property, Residential and Rural, Commercial and Industrial property. This class differs from the next lower class of Supervising Auditor-Appraiser II by the lower class having first-line supervisory responsibility of staff assigned at the unit level within the Business Personal Property Section. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: 2725 - Principal Auditor-Appraiser IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated below, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in the following areas: An experienced manager with strong supervisory skills who is capable of instructing, focusing and guidingothers in accomplishing performance and work goals and objectives. A highly knowledgeable professional who keeps up with terminology and current developments and trendsrelated to the Business Personal Property Section of the County Assessor’s Office and who has extensive technicalskill and knowledge in the performance of Business and Personal Property Appraisal. Someone capable of identifying and understanding how internal and external issues (e.g., economic, political,business trends) impact the work of the Business Personal Property Section and who is able to motivate andinspire others by providing leadership and setting a sense of purpose for the division. A competent decision maker with a demonstrated ability to logically and strategically problem solve, plan,compare data from different sources, take initiative and react calmly under pressure to arrive at sound conclusions. Someone who possesses an air of confidence and creates a good first impression by professionallycommanding attention and earning the trust and respect of others. An effective communicator who conveys information and in a manner that meets audience needs. Someone who has a proven track record of developing and maintaining effective relationships with others and who relates well to people of diverse cultures, styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds even in times of conflict. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of two (2) years’ full-time experience in the class of Supervising Auditor-Appraiser II, OR the equivalent of four (4) years’ full-time experience in the class of Auditor-Appraiser III in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) OR II Education : Possession of a Bachelor's degree which must have included or been supplemented by courses in elementary and intermediate accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and business law. AND Experience : The equivalent of five (5) years’ full-time experience in appraisal work for tax assessment purposes that included the equivalent of two (2) years’ full-time experience in the appraisal of personal property and fixtures of large commercial and industrial firms, and which included at least the equivalent of one year of full-time supervision of technical personnel. Substitution of Experience : Each year of additional qualifying full-time equivalent experience may be substituted for each year of education. No substitution is allowed for the required courses listed above. License : Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Certification : Possession of an Appraiser's certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization. NOTE :The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Methods and procedures used in appraisal for tax assessment purposes of personal property and fixtures of large commercial and industrial firms. General accounting and auditing principles and procedures. Principles, methods, and techniques of training and personnel management. Sections of the State Revenue and Taxation Code pertaining to the assessment of property for ad valorem tax assessment purposes, and the administrative rules and regulations of the State Board of Equalization. Ability to : Plan, coordinate, and direct the work of the personal property division. Organize and supervise the training, and evaluate the work of technical staff. Develop valuation schedules; make appraisals of complex commercial and industrial accounts and effectively relate such appraisal to the tax assessment program. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with firm representatives and others. Speak effectively before governmental boards, civic organizations and technical groups. Analyze and problem solve situations accurately and use effective decision making and judgment in adopting an effective course of action. Write effective correspondence and reports. Plan and organize time to meet workload. Provide leadership to enable staff to meet goals. Exhibit management control in directing staff to focus on goals and objectives. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process; An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. ** CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. ** We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2024 5:00:00 PM
Introduction YOU MUST BE AN ALAMEDA COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO APPLY THIS IS A NEW PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Qualified applicants must be currentcounty employees and havecompleted the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes the District Attorney’s Office, the Medical Center, and the Superior Court) by the last day for filing . A regular appointment does not include provisional, TAP (Temporary Assignment Pool), or STEP-UP appointments. Applications will only be accepted online. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The primary mandated services of the Assessor's Office include: locate and identify the ownership of all taxable property in Alameda County; determine the taxability of all property; determine the re-appraisability of property changing ownership or having new construction added; annually assess all real estate in accordance with the provisions of Article XIIIA of the State Constitution (Proposition 13); annually assess all taxable personal property at its fair market value; determine and apply all legal exemptions against these assessments; and surrender an accurate assessment roll to the Auditor's Office prior to July 1st each year. The Assessor’s Office mission is to provide timely and accurate appraisal services in a manner resulting in fair and equitable treatment for all Alameda County taxpayers. With a proposed staffing level of 175.47 full-time equivalent positions, this team of professionals provides mandated assessment services performed in accordance with the California Constitution, Revenue and Taxation Code, Government Code, and State Board of Equalization guidelines and directives. THE POSITION Under direction, to plan, coordinate and direct the work of the Business Personal Property Section; to assume primary responsibility for the personal property, fixture assessment and audit program of the County Assessor's Office; and to do related work as required. The Principal Auditor-Appraiser has primary responsibility for all auditing-appraisal functions of the Business Personal Property Section in the Assessor's Office, and reports directly to the Chief, Appraisal Division. The Chief, Appraisal Division, differs from this class by having overall program responsibility for all functions of the Appraisal Division, including Business Personal Property, Residential and Rural, Commercial and Industrial property. This class differs from the next lower class of Supervising Auditor-Appraiser II by the lower class having first-line supervisory responsibility of staff assigned at the unit level within the Business Personal Property Section. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: 2725 - Principal Auditor-Appraiser IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated below, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in the following areas: An experienced manager with strong supervisory skills who is capable of instructing, focusing and guidingothers in accomplishing performance and work goals and objectives. A highly knowledgeable professional who keeps up with terminology and current developments and trendsrelated to the Business Personal Property Section of the County Assessor’s Office and who has extensive technicalskill and knowledge in the performance of Business and Personal Property Appraisal. Someone capable of identifying and understanding how internal and external issues (e.g., economic, political,business trends) impact the work of the Business Personal Property Section and who is able to motivate andinspire others by providing leadership and setting a sense of purpose for the division. A competent decision maker with a demonstrated ability to logically and strategically problem solve, plan,compare data from different sources, take initiative and react calmly under pressure to arrive at sound conclusions. Someone who possesses an air of confidence and creates a good first impression by professionallycommanding attention and earning the trust and respect of others. An effective communicator who conveys information and in a manner that meets audience needs. Someone who has a proven track record of developing and maintaining effective relationships with others and who relates well to people of diverse cultures, styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds even in times of conflict. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of two (2) years’ full-time experience in the class of Supervising Auditor-Appraiser II, OR the equivalent of four (4) years’ full-time experience in the class of Auditor-Appraiser III in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) OR II Education : Possession of a Bachelor's degree which must have included or been supplemented by courses in elementary and intermediate accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and business law. AND Experience : The equivalent of five (5) years’ full-time experience in appraisal work for tax assessment purposes that included the equivalent of two (2) years’ full-time experience in the appraisal of personal property and fixtures of large commercial and industrial firms, and which included at least the equivalent of one year of full-time supervision of technical personnel. Substitution of Experience : Each year of additional qualifying full-time equivalent experience may be substituted for each year of education. No substitution is allowed for the required courses listed above. License : Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Certification : Possession of an Appraiser's certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization. NOTE :The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Methods and procedures used in appraisal for tax assessment purposes of personal property and fixtures of large commercial and industrial firms. General accounting and auditing principles and procedures. Principles, methods, and techniques of training and personnel management. Sections of the State Revenue and Taxation Code pertaining to the assessment of property for ad valorem tax assessment purposes, and the administrative rules and regulations of the State Board of Equalization. Ability to : Plan, coordinate, and direct the work of the personal property division. Organize and supervise the training, and evaluate the work of technical staff. Develop valuation schedules; make appraisals of complex commercial and industrial accounts and effectively relate such appraisal to the tax assessment program. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with firm representatives and others. Speak effectively before governmental boards, civic organizations and technical groups. Analyze and problem solve situations accurately and use effective decision making and judgment in adopting an effective course of action. Write effective correspondence and reports. Plan and organize time to meet workload. Provide leadership to enable staff to meet goals. Exhibit management control in directing staff to focus on goals and objectives. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process; An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. ** CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. ** We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2024 5:00:00 PM