Tenure Track Faculty - English Language Development in Teaching Credentials

  • CSU, Sacramento
  • Sacramento, California
  • Mar 07, 2024
Education and Training

Job Description

COLLEGE: Education

DEPARTMENT: Teaching Credentials

POSITION TITLE: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position In English Language Development and Bilingual/Biliteracy in K-12 Education

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The College of Education is committed to developing critical anti-racism/social justice scholars and practitioners who recognize that we live and work in diverse institutions and communities. The College offers two Bachelor’s degrees, P/K-16 Teaching, Counseling, and Administrative Credentials, numerous Master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Education.

As a comprehensive College of Education, faculty collaborate with professional communities to prepare educators and school personnel to serve as agents of positive social change. The college gives access to professional careers to students with diverse identities and backgrounds, and contributes to their professional growth. The Teaching Credentials Branch prepares teachers and teacher leaders who are committed to equity, access, and inclusion in culturally and linguistically diverse schools and communities. Our vision is to be the regional leaders in preparing and developing excellent teachers. In collaboration with our schools and communities, teachers prepared at Sacramento State create and sustain equitable inclusive educational environments which are designed to optimize access and student success. The programs' sequenced and integrated design results in highly focused instruction interwoven with hands-on teaching experiences, sustained mentoring, and personalized advising. Faculty members also provide academic and professional support to local programs, teachers, administrators, and counselors, as well as engage in collaborative or joint research, scholarly projects, presentations, and professional development.

POSITION DETAILS:
  • Teach courses in the Single Subject, Multiple Subject and Bilingual Authorization Credential programs;
  • Teach courses focused on integrated and designated English language development methodologies for K-12 preservice candidates; socio-cultural, historical, political and philosophical foundations of bilingual/bicultural/biliterate education; methodologies for developing academic language and disciplinary literacy;
  • Co-plan with faculty instructional teams; provide leadership in developing credential courses in areas of specialization;
  • Participate in accreditation and program improvement activities;
  • Supervise preservice, Bilingual Authorization candidates in the field;
  • Engage in scholarly activities (publications, presentations, etc.);
  • Provide service to the institution (including serving on programmatic, college-wide and University-wide committees) and to the community.
  • Collaborate to support the growth and development of the bilingual authorization pathway for Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Special Education candidates, including candidate recruitment and retention.

JOB DUTIES:

This is a full-time, tenure track position within the Teaching Credentials Branch of the College of Education. Teaching schedule may include day, afternoon, and evening courses. Faculty members teaching a full load typically teach 3-4 courses per semester and supervise candidates. New faculty will be given release time in their first two years and some faculty may receive units for coordination, or could have release time for work on grants, research, and other special projects.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Earned doctorate in Education or Applied Linguistics with an emphasis on language, literacy and culture, second language acquisition, development and pedagogy, applied linguistics, or bilingual education. ABD will be considered. If ABD, candidates will be required to complete the doctorate by August, 2024.
  • A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in public-school settings serving English language/emergent bilingual learners.
  • Research or professional development experience in English language/emergent bilingual learner education; specifically, English language development methodologies, assessment, and curriculum design for K-12 English learners, second language acquisition theories, and/or related pedagogies.
  • Knowledge of bilingual education foundations and biliteracy methods specific to both primary and secondary school settings.
  • Knowledge of theories and practices for developing academic language and discipline-specific literacy in grades 7-12 classrooms.
  • Knowledge of linguistically and culturally sustaining pedagogy grounded in principles of equity.
  • Demonstrated commitment to serving a culturally and ethnically diverse student body.
  • Proficiency in Spanish and/or teaching credential with Bilingual Authorization/Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience teaching preservice university courses in English language development, bilingual/multicultural education, and/or theory and instruction in disciplinary academic language and literacy for secondary school instruction.
  • Experience mentoring or supervising teaching credential candidates
  • Experience teaching in public school settings, grades 7-12.
  • Experience with instructional technology supporting English learner/emergent bilingual students
  • Knowledge of the CA Common Core State Standards, the California English Language Development Standards and the ELA/ELD Framework for California Public Schools.
  • Demonstrated evidence of working for social justice, educational equity, and multilingualism in public schools and communities.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Review of applications will begin November 6, 2023; position open until filled.

Applicants must include the following attachments with the application:

Cover letter outlining your teaching experience and research experience and future research agenda related to working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations (1 page)

Current curriculum vita (CV)/resume. (3 pages)


Unofficial transcripts of highest degree or degree required for position (official transcripts will be required when invited for interview). Diversity Statement: A statement sharing an example of how your experiences and/or research demonstrate your commitment to equity, anti-racism, and social justice in line with our Teaching Credential branch mission. (2 pages)
Recent evidence on teaching effectiveness (if available) within last 5 years. (e.g. student evaluations of teaching, syllabi, specific class activities and/or assignments) (table format- 2 pages)


Name and contact information of three professional references, including one contact who can speak to your teaching effectiveness and one who can speak to your research agenda.

OTHER SPECIFICS ABOUT THE POSITION:

The classification annual salary range for this position is $64,860 - $143,928; the anticipated annual starting salary is $74,642.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success ; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity ; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion ; resource development and sustainability ; dedicated community engagement , and wellness and safety .

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html .

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is a sponsoring agency ( ie. H-1-B Visa).

Advertised: Oct 02 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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