Assistant Professor, Education NTT

Job Description

Job Description Summary:

The LaFetra College of Education (LFCE) at the University of La Verne invites applications for a 10-month, full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor of Education. Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Non tenure track (NTT) faculty are expected to contribute primarily through teaching and administrative work such as supporting adjuncts and supervisors, assisting staff, and advising students. This NTT assistant faculty position will join our Department of Teaching & Learning.

As a Hispanic Serving Institution, our current needs are for faculty with expertise in one or more of the following high impact and high need areas: multiple and single subject education; clinical fieldwork; bilingual education; ethnic studies.

We seek a colleague with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their interactions, teaching practices, leadership, and community engagement. Salary and rank are dependent upon qualifications and professional experience. The successful applicant for this position will teach within the credential program, preferably in relation to teacher preparation in multiple subject and single subject programs, with an emphasis on preparing teachers to support diverse learners and inclusive classroom environments. The position necessitates strengths in multiple teaching and learning modalities, curriculum development, as well as communication and collaboration skills

The LaFetra College of Education’s mission is to champion social equity for youth, adults, families, and communities by equipping and empowering scholarly, highly skilled practitioners, education advocates, and leaders. The intent is to lead the national conversation on advancing the careers of professionals and scholars who are highly competent advocates for equity and justice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s in education with an emphasis K-8 education.
• Ability to work with diverse students and colleagues, success in creating inclusive classrooms and environments, and knowledge/experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives/social emotional learning.
• Teaching credentials and minimum 3 years of teaching experience in K-8 classrooms, PE and/or Health classrooms.
• Ability to teach and mentor a diverse student population in face-to-face, online and hybrid formats.
• Understanding of the California Standards.
• Understanding of California teacher credential processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate (or ABD) in education.
• Understanding of positive behavior support and asset-based teaching.
• Evidence of successful teaching in higher education.
• Demonstrated evidence of working for social justice and equity for learners.
• Knowledge of linguistically and culturally responsive practices grounded in principles of equity.
• Experience teaching higher education courses or working with adult learners.
• Experience supervising and/or mentoring educators in secondary settings, and/or interacting with various educators in programs serving adolescent learners.
• Ability to develop effective partnerships with community stakeholders and colleagues across various disciplines.
• Knowledge of and experience with collaboration using a strengths-based equity-minded approach with colleagues in the workplace and/or in education setting.

Specific Duties:

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Salary Range

Maximum: $77,765.41
Minimum: $74,685.90

Benefits Summary:

Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation

Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Location: La Verne Main Campus