Assistant Teaching Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor
About The Position
The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education. The CLDE program provides undergraduate and graduate level courses to prepare professionals to work with multilingual learners in elementary and secondary schools. We have district partnerships and offer flexible course options for students. The CLDE program is designed for K-12 educators who are passionate about championing the strengths and assets of multilingual children. All course plans are offered online with synchronous and asynchronous courses. The CLDE program has a strong commitment to the education of multilingual and multidialectal students that challenges racism and promotes equity. Program faculty emphasize sociocultural, sociolinguistic, and social justice approaches to the study of language and learning. We are committed—through courses, practicum experiences, and performance-based assessments—to asset-based approaches that engage teachers in applied learning focused on better understanding and working with multilingual learners. The overarching commitment and responsibility of the CLDE program is to provide teachers with critical knowledge, understandings, and skills to help multilingual learners thrive. Additional information: Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education.
Requirements
- A doctorate in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, Bilingual Education or closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered but must complete all degree requirements for the doctorate by the date of the appointment.
- An academic/professional background with an emphasis in CLDE/Bilingual Education
- Demonstrated successful higher education teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate courses
- K-12 teaching experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience in bilingual education settings
- Proficiency in Spanish
- Experience teaching CLDE endorsement courses at the district or university level
Responsibilities
- The primary role will be to help meet the instructional and program demands for the CLDE program.
- This includes but is not limited to teaching undergraduate and/or graduate classes in CLDE, and engaging in course design and curriculum development.
- Service responsibilities include participation in CLDE team meetings and related CLDE program-specific activities, e.g., programmatic assessment, planning, enrollment, etc.
Benefits
- Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
- Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
- Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
