California State University, Chico
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California State University, Chico
Today Decides Tomorrow
Assistant Professor Position
School of Education
The University
Bilingual/English Learner
California State University, Chico
is a fully accredited, statesupported member of a 23campus CSU system. The
university is a residential
campus serving a diverse
student body of approximately
16,000.
Founded in 1887, CSU, Chico
offers undergraduate and
graduate programs in the
Colleges of Behavioral and
Social Sciences; Communication
and Education; Computer
Science, Engineering and
Construction Management;
Humanities and Fine Arts;
Natural Sciences; Business; and,
Agriculture.
As a comprehensive university
serving Northern California and
other regions nationally and
internationally, our first priority
is the education of our students.
We are committed to assisting
students in their search for
knowledge and understanding
and to prepare them with the
attitudes, skills and habits of
lifelong learning in order to
assume responsibility in a
democratic community and
global society.
The Community
With a population of nearly
110,000, Chico is located in the
Sacramento Valley near the
foothills of the Sierra Nevadas.
It is 180 miles northeast of San
Francisco and 90 miles north of
Sacramento and offers a
reasonable cost of living
compared to metropolitan areas.
Chico retains the charm of a
small town while offering
medical services, excellent
public and private schools, and
many cultural and recreational
activities. The city’s Bidwell
Park, one of the largest
municipal parks, extends from
the city center along a creek
deep into the foothills and
surrounding canyons. For more:
www.csuchico.edu/pa/chicofacts.shtml
The Position: The School of Education is searching for a tenure track Assistant Professor to start
August, 2015. California State University, Chico is seeking faculty who are competent in their field,
collaborative with colleagues and staff, and committed to student success. Position is contingent on
funding.
Effective Date: August 2015
As a university that educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, we
value a diverse faculty and staff. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age,
disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status,
medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any
other protected status. We also welcome those who share a passion and commitment to
the University's Strategic Priorities http://www.csuchico.edu/vpaa/wasc/StrategicPrior/.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Earned doctorate Bilingual (Spanish/English)/English as a Second Language or in a closely
related areas such as Language, Literacy and Culture. Candidates nearing completion of the
doctorate may be considered; however, the doctorate must be completed by August 1, 2015.
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Direct experience working with English Learners (now Emergent Bilinguals).
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Ability to teach in English and Spanish professional credential courses in Bilingual/Second
Language education methodology as well as graduate level courses in this field.
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Ability to teach in one or more supporting areas (e.g, second language literacy for Emergent
Bilinguals) and another area (e.g, educational leadership).
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Ability to supervise student teachers in multilingual and crosscultural classroom settings, and
monolingual English classrooms.
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Substantial knowledge about issues of language, literacy and culture as they manifest
themselves in educational settings.
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Evidence of scholarship commensurate with academic experience, in research relative to
Bilingual/ESL, Long-Term Emergent Bilinguals and general teacher education.
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A minimum of three years grades K-12 classroom-based experience including working with
students from diverse backgrounds including those placed in Bilingual/ESL classrooms.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
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Collaborate with undergraduate programs that lead to professional credential programs,
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Ability to work in P-12 staff development,
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Demonstrated potential for grant writing
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Understandings of blended programs, experience working with special populations and
contemporary service models for Emergent Bilinguals.
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University-level teaching and supervision experience.
Responsibilities:
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Teach undergraduate pre-requisites, and graduate courses related to the teacher preparation
program for teachers of Bilingual / English learners.
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Conduct original research and contribute to related research in the area of Bilingual/ESL.
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Contribute to the school mission in preparing educators and in ongoing program
improvement.
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Collaborate with public school and university constituencies.
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Supervise student teachers and graduate field experiences in the rural/suburban service area
of CSU, Chico.
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Advise credential and graduate students and serve on graduate thesis/project committees.
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Other assignments as necessary to meet programmatic and departmental needs.
Tenure-track positions carry responsibilities in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service.
California State University, Chico
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Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank.
The School: The School of Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). We are a
member of the National Network of Educational Renewal (NNER), and is a collaborator with regional
teacher induction and California subject-matter projects. Three overarching purposes guide the
programs of the School of Education. Our programs prepare teachers and other school personnel for:
Effective Practice - to provide meaningful educational experiences to promote achievement of learning
objectives for all learners, based on knowledge of content, of learners, and of pedagogy and informed
by appropriate assessment and analysis; Reflective Practice - to continuously reflect on and improve
their own professional practice, based on information gleaned from data analysis, experts, peers and
research; Engaged Practice - to collaborate with others; to serve as instructional leaders and team
members in their schools, districts, and professional organizations; and to be advocates for students,
families, schools, communities and the education professions.
For more information about the university please visit the website: www.csuchico.edu
For more information about credential and MA in Education programs, please see
www.csuchico.edu/soe
How to Apply: Email (1) cover letter of application; list your qualifications and experience as they
relate specifically to each of the responsibilities and qualifications as noted in the job announcement.
Include (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) names, addresses (postal and email), and phone numbers (voice
and fax) of three references; and (4) completed University Application of Employment http://www.csuchico.edu/faaf/documents/FacultyEmploymentApplication.pdf Submit all application
materials electronically, in Word format, to: educ@csuchico.edu
Phone: 530-898-6421
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2014. Applications submitted after this date may
be considered.
An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for California State University, Chico
can be obtained by contacting the Chico State University Police Department (530-898-5555) or by
accessing the following website: http://www.csuchico.edu/up/clery_report.shtml. Candidates are
subject to a criminal records check.
For disability related accommodations please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
CSU, Chico is an EOE/Minority/Females/Vet/Disability and only employs individuals authorized to work
in the U.S. The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth
in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.