Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Literacy

San Diego State University•San Diego, CA
•$75,000 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego State University Division of Education at Imperial Valley seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant or associate professor with expertise in elementary literacy education (grades Tk-6). The successful candidate will be appointed and assigned to the SDSU Imperial Valley, located in Calexico, California, and will collaborate with colleagues in the SDSU-IV Division of Education and the School of Teacher Education in SDSU’s College of Education. SDSU-Imperial Valley is a diverse, Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. Candidates will be expected to maintain an active scholarly record, support community partnerships, and provide service to the University.

Requirements

  • A record of original research and scholarly accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to develop a vigorous and independent program of scholarship.
  • Commitment to social justice, critical perspectives and equity for all learners.
  • Experience teaching literacy in racially, culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse TK-6 educational settings in the United States
  • Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two (2) or more of the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.
  • A scholarly level of publications commensurate with that of an associate professor (required for ASSOCIATE Level).
  • Demonstrate proficiency teaching literacy and/or biliteracy courses in higher education (required for ASSOCIATE Level).
  • Terminal degree in Literacy Education, Elementary Education, Bilingual Education, Biliteracy Education, or a closely related field.with all degree requirements met.

Nice To Haves

  • Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential (RLLSC) or equivalent experience providing literacy-related professional development to teachers and/or providing literacy support to PreK-12 students (K-6 preferred)
  • Demonstrated teaching experience in Spanish bilingual, dual-language, and/or multilingual elementary educational settings
  • Experience supervising teachers in K-6 settings
  • Demonstrated potential for securing external funding (for Associate level, evidence of having secured external funding)
  • Fluency in Spanish

Responsibilities

  • Maintain an active scholarly record
  • Support community partnerships
  • Provide service to the University

Benefits

  • A rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.
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