Education – Assistant/Associate Elementary Education Professor – Tenure Track

California Baptist University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Riverside, CALIFORNIA
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Position Title Education – Assistant/Associate Elementary Education Professor – Tenure Track
Position Summary
The Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education at California Baptist University is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Teacher Education with an emphasis on elementary education, starting August 2024. In response to our growing undergraduate Elementary Education major and continued vibrant credential programs at the graduate level, we are looking to add to our dynamic team. The successful candidate for this position is one who is enthusiastic about being part of developing the next generation of teachers. Preferred additional expertise in reading and/or special education.
California Baptist University (CBU) is one of the top private Christian universities in Southern California. California Baptist University believes each person has been created for a purpose. CBU strives to help students understand and engage in this purpose by providing a Christ-centered educational experience that integrates academics with spiritual and social development opportunities. Graduates are challenged to become individuals whose skills, integrity, and sense of purpose glorify God and distinguish them in the workplace and in the world.
The School of Education prepares teacher leaders – individuals of high moral character and ethical behavior who are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to create lifelong learners throughout the world with a Biblical foundation.
The successful candidate joins a dedicated interdisciplinary team to strengthen and build teacher education programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The primary duties will include developing and teaching courses within the School of Education. Other duties include engaging in research and service through the university and community, including, but not limited to assessment and curriculum development and participation in university and school committees. Candidates must embrace the mission of California Baptist University and evidence a clear understanding of, and commitment to, excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service as well as the integration of Christian faith into their work.
Pay Range
The compensation for this appointment will range from $75,000-$90,000 annually and reflects what California Baptist University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to wages, CBU offers a robust suite of employee benefits.
Qualifications
  • Earned Ph.D./Ed.D. in Education or related field (ABD candidates will be considered)
  • Relevant, recent teaching experience with K–12 student
  • Evidence of expertise in elementary education
  • Demonstrated or potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service to the university and profession
  • Ability to teach students across a wide diversity of cultures and ages.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Evidence of effective and innovative teaching at the graduate and/or undergraduate level
  • Evidence of research agenda and scholarly activity
  • Evidence of expertise in special education, reading, or related areas
Teaching Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities will be in undergraduate, graduate, and credential courses. Teaching load will be across 3 semesters within the School of Education.
Nondiscrimination Statement

State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.
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