Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Literacy
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. 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.
- Terminal degree in Literacy Education, Elementary Education, Bilingual Education, Biliteracy Education, or a closely related field with all degree requirements met (required by date of hire).
- 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).
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
