Language, Culture & Global Studies in Education

The College of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS) at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications to a tenure-tract position as an assistant professor in “Language, Culture & Global Studies in Education.

DEPARTMENT

The Department of Education seeks an Assistant Professor in Language, Culture and Global Studies in Education

POSITION TITLE AND DESCRIPTION

The Department of Education seeks a scholar/practitioner in supporting the education of English learners in the teacher credential and masters programs and invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin fall, 2009.

The position presents an outstanding opportunity to develop and coordinate the department’s Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certification program and contribute to a dynamic masters program. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordination, development and accreditation of the BCLAD program and will take the lead in monitoring the embedded Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) component of the single (secondary education) and multiple-subject (elementary education) credential programs. Opportunities exist to contribute to the Masters Program in Language Culture & Global Studies, in planning and curriculum development; course implementation; advisement and recruitment of candidates; chairing MA project/thesis committees and assisting in building collaborative partnerships with local school districts. The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to serving students in the department as well as campus-wide initiatives such as student-centered instruction, service learning, and obtaining external funding. . The successful candidate will be expected to supervise preservice teachers in the credential programs. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in the Ethnic & Women’s Studies Department and will be expected to maintain connections with emerging Asian BCLAD needs for the region. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctorate in multicultural or multilingual education or closely related field in language, culture and global studies in education prior to September 1, 2009.
• Expertise in English language development among K-12 students, second language acquisition and literacy, and language policy.
• Demonstrated fluency in speaking and writing in academic Spanish.
• Knowledge of current research and best practices to raise the achievement of English Language Learners in K-12 schools.
• Evidence of emerging professional and scholarly productivity that aligns with the college’s commitment to social justice.
• A minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience or equivalent in diverse K-12 schools with English language learners.

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in university teaching, supervising preservice candidates and advising of graduate students.
• Active participation in professional associations or networks related to area of expertise.
• Engaged scholarship agenda and professional practice (e.g., critical race theory, Freirean pedagogy, popular education, etc.).

APPLICATION DATE and HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for the position, applicants are required to submit a letter that includes a statement of their teaching philosophy within a multicultural environment (please give examples), a completed application form, curriculum vitae, a transcript showing highest degree earned from an accredited educational institution (unofficial copy allowed for initial screening), and the names and contact information of five references. Official copy of transcript and three recommendation letters will be required of finalists. Completed packages submitted by April 6, 2009 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled. Materials submitted by the candidate will be available for examination by all tenured and probationary faculty of the department. Applications may be downloaded from our website at:
http://academic.csupomona.edu/faculty/docs/application.pdf

Electronic submission of application materials is encouraged

Please submit applications to

Language, Culture and Global Studies Search Committee
c/o Ms. Lisa Lee
College of Education and Integrative Studies 
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 
3801 West Temple Avenue 
Pomona, CA 91768-4016
Telephone: (909) 869-2318 Fax: (909) 869-4963
E-mail: lklee@csupomona.edu

The Department of Education is one of four departments within the College of Education and Integrative Studies. The Department is organized into two divisions: Educational Leadership and Teacher Education, and Graduate/Pedagogical Studies. Additional information is available at the University’s website, http://www.ceis.csupomona.edu.


THE UNIVERSITY: Cal Poly Pomona is a public university and one of 23 campuses in the California State University system. The campus is located approximately 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and is part of one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions in the country. The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg, located within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains and the desert. Within a 20-mile radius of the university is a multi-ethnic population of nearly 3.8 million people. Cal Poly Pomona has a rapidly growing student population currently at 19,000 (approximately 68% ethnic minorities). Students are enrolled in 62 baccalaureate and 18 master’s degree programs with approximately 1200 full-time and part-time faculty. The University is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff to better serve its multicultural student body, and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The University seeks to recruit and regain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, age, religion, or veteran status. The University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university’s annual security report is available at http://dsa.csupomona.edu/police/securityreport.asp.

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