Assistant Professor of Education

Job Description Summary

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

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in education with an emphasis on leadership or education.
• Ability to work with diverse students and colleagues, success in creating inclusive classrooms and environments, and knowledge and experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.
• Teaching credentials and a minimum of three years of teaching experience in a PK-12 educational setting.
• Ability to teach and mentor a diverse student population in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Understanding of effective instructional practices and educator preparation.
• Understanding of California teacher credential processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated evidence of leadership experience and interest in contributing to program coordination or leadership within the Teacher Education program.
• 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 or mentoring educators in PK-12 settings.
• 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 in education settings.