Assistant Professor in Elementary Education/Literacy (Spanish-English) Specialization
About The Position
The Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Elementary Education/Literacy (Spanish-English) Specialization with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. The department consists of a dynamic and diverse group of faculty scholars who thrive on collaboration and innovative ideas. The faculty work together to prepare educators in several existing programs offered in different modalities (face to face, hybrid, and online): Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Combined Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, and M.S. in Educational Technology. California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution, affirmative action, and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and fostering principles of social justice and an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Earned doctorate in education with an emphasis in language and literacy, reading, or related field by time of appointment.
- Current or expired clear Multiple Subject/Elementary teaching credential with three years of teaching experience in diverse TK-8 settings OR three years of equivalent teaching experience.
- Evidence of biliteracy in Spanish-English.
- Experience using asset-based and developmentally appropriate literacy and dual-language pedagogies.
- Experience with student-centered approaches to integrating technology into teaching and learning environments.
- Experience facilitating learning in hybrid and online environments.
- Demonstrated advocacy and successful programming for communities of color and communities historically underserved and marginalized by educational policies and practices.
- Demonstrated commitment to just, equitable, and inclusive education in teaching, scholarship, and/or service.
Nice To Haves
- Multiple Subject/Elementary teaching credential.
- Experience working with multilingual communities and evidence of a commitment to honoring plurilingualism and promoting language equity.
- Experience teaching in Spanish (e.g., afterschool programs, research projects, newcomer programs, dual language, dual immersion programs).
- Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and community.
Responsibilities
- Development and instruction of credential and graduate courses in TK-8 teaching, with a focus on reading and literacy/language arts methods courses in English and Spanish-English bilingual contexts.
- Cohort leadership and field supervision in multicultural urban environments.
- Contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department.
- Advise/mentor students.
- Engage in scholarly research and publishing.
- Serve on committees.
- Participate in community/professional service.
Benefits
- health/vision/dental plans
- spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver
- access to campus child‐care
- a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system
- optional tax-sheltering opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
