Job Details

Overview

Department Of Literacy Studies and Elementary Education

Faculty Employment Opportunity

Job# 550528

Work type: Instructional Faculty Temporary Faculty
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Instructional Faculty Temporary Faculty
Unit 3 CFA California Faculty Association

Department of Literacy Studies and Elementary Education (LSEE)
Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer)

Sonoma State University is committed to equal opportunity and to employing faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state.

SSU values diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability. We strive to foster an inclusive environment and encourage candidates who are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Department

The Department of Literacy Studies and Elementary Education (LSEE) prepares aspiring teachers for California public schools. As the home department to SSUs Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Program, we immerse teacher candidates in theory, research, and pedagogical practices across content areas and grade levels in the elementary school setting (TK through Grade 6). The program emphasizes diversity of culture, language, and race and prepares candidates to teach with breadth and depth in diverse settings.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the departments web page at:

Duties of the Position

Lecturers may be expected, and perhaps have the opportunity to:

1. Teach introductory and/or methods courses in our CTC-accredited multiple subjects credential program focusing on theory and practice for elementary students in TK6 in the following areas:

Science

Visual and performing arts

Social Studies

Service learning

Math

Language & Literacy

Biliteracy/dual-language

Social Justice

Classroom management

Health and fitness

Instructor duties include:

• Planning and teaching face-to-face courses based on best practices and current theory and research in collaboration with tenure-track faculty and following CTC-approved syllabi for credential courses
• Maintaining up-to-date course pages in Canvas (SSUs LMS), including readings and assignments
• Responding to and addressing student concerns
• Providing timely feedback on course assignments
• Holding regularly scheduled office hours
• Assisting struggling students as needed
• Attending regular department and program meetings as needed
• Collaborating with the department chair and colleagues

2. Supervision of student teachers in TK6 in local service areas is also considered teaching. Supervisor duties include:

• Teaching weekly seminars at field sites for student teachers based on program demands and established syllabus
• Regularly observing student teachers in placement following the program model of co-teaching and co-observing
• Facilitating debrief sessions after observations
• Responding to and addressing student and mentor teacher concerns
• Facilitating regular on-site meetings for mentor teachers to support collaboration and CalTPA completion
• Creating a learning community and providing timely feedback on lesson planning, implementation, and assessment
• Supporting student teachers and helping them complete CalTPA requirements
• Problem-solving at the placement site and placing student teachers with qualified mentors in collaboration with the onsite principal and Placement Director
• Conducting midterm and final evaluations and completing required documentation
• Attending regular supervisor meetings at the SSU campus

Specific courses associated with supervision are: EDMS 482 P (Part-time Student Teaching), EDMS 482 F (Full-time Student Teaching), EDMS 482 S (Student Teaching Seminar).

Required Qualifications

To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:

Master's degree in Education (or related field) required; experience with new teachers, teacher candidates/student teachers, or struggling teachers; experience with diverse student populations. Preferred qualifications include a minimum of 3 years recent experience as a teacher or principal in public elementary school or in teacher education, a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or a relevant content area, Reading/Dual-Language/Eld certificates or bilingual authorization (preferred), a CA teaching or admin credential (preferred), and bilingual/biliterate ability in Spanish & English (preferred).

Rank and Salary

Full-time workload is 15 units per semester. Salary is dependent on units, education, and funds, subject to CSU system salary increases.

• Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month.
• Full-time monthly base salary is prorated to units worked and paid in six monthly payments per semester.
• Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.
• Temporary Faculty appointments are made semester-by-semester.
• Relocation expenses are not provided for temporary appointments.
• Interview expenses are not reimbursed by the University.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, go to the Sonoma State University careers site and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. After submission, you will receive a confirmation email. Do not send materials to ...@sonoma.edu. For assistance, email ...@sonoma.edu.

Please Submit

• Cover letter indicating courses for which you would like to be considered
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts may be required of the selected candidate)
• Teaching philosophy (optional)
• Contact information for 3 references (optional)

Application Procedures for Temporary Faculty

• Temporary Faculty with three-year appointments do not need to reapply.
• Temporary Faculty with prior paid appointments may or may not need to reapply depending on current qualifications and department needs.

Legal and Contact Information

Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers are contingent on documentation proving identity and eligibility to work. The CSU Out-of-State Policy prohibits hiring for CSU work outside California. For questions about the application process, contact ...@sonoma.edu. For position-specific questions, contact Paula Lane, PhD at ...@sonoma.edu. The ADA Coordinator is available at ...@sonoma.edu for accommodations during the hiring process.

About Sonoma State University

SSU is located in Sonoma County wine country, north of San Francisco. Founded in 1960, SSU is part of the CSU System and offers accessible, high-quality education.

Equal Opportunity

The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.