Lecturer in Learning and Teaching

California Lutheran University, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Thousand Oaks, CALIFORNIA
Deadline: 31 Mar 2024

Posting Details
Position Information


Position Title Lecturer in Learning and Teaching
Position Category Faculty
FLSA Exempt
Position Status Non-Tenure
FTE .75 (9-mth. full-time)
Location Thousand Oaks
University Background
Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and McNair Institution, and we are looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse, multi- cultural and multi-racial communities, particularly in mentoring African American, Latinx, and Native American students. Cal Lutheran encourages applicants from all faiths or none, and advocates for justice and fairness for all people. We are an accredited, private, comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry and dedicated to educating leaders for a global society. The Thousand Oaks campus is located midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles and is home to more than 2,500 undergraduate and 1,110 graduate students who come from 59 countries and represent a variety of faiths. 52% of Cal Lutheran students are from underrepresented groups, and 40% of freshmen are first generation students. Cal Lutheran Faculty are 32% people of color. The mission of the University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice.
Basic Function
Under the direction of the Dean, the full-time lecturer/director is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned graduate courses. As a lecturer, the faculty member will serve as a mentor to students; contribute to department and university activities as needed; and provide service to faculty and/or university committees as outlined in the faculty handbook.
The Department of Learning & Teaching offers credential programs in Multiple Subjects (elementary), Single Subjects (secondary), and Educational Specialists (Mild to Moderate, Moderate to Severe, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing). Common responsibilities for the position include teaching in the programs, student advisement, and service to the university and broader community.
The director of the general education program will provide support to teacher candidates, field supervisors, school principals, and cooperating teachers. Additionally, the director will provide oversight and leadership for coursework, assessments, and placements within the general education program.
Representative Duties
  • Carry a 32-unit course load per year based upon teaching and leadership assignments. E
  • Provide leadership for the construction of the departmental schedule each semester. E
  • Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process across classroom and online settings. E
  • Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic background of university students. E
  • Participate in service to the department, school, university, and P-22 (i.e., preschool through higher education) community. E
  • Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within the subject, field, or discipline. E
  • Participate in service to the department, school, university, and K-12 community. E
  • Attend departmental and school wide meetings. E
  • Support teacher candidates in completing their edTPA. E
  • Contribute to accreditation activities as needed. E


E=Essential Duties
Knowledge Of
  • Current theory and practice within the subject discipline
  • Principles and best practices of effective teaching
  • Student learning outcomes and methods of assessmen
  • University curricula
  • Community and campus resources, services, programs, and professionals available to students
  • Methods of gathering, analyzing, and preparing data
  • Modern computing technology
  • Record keeping techniques with regard to student enrollment, attendance, and progress
Ability To
  • Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline
  • Oversee curriculum development and revisions for the department and review and assess academic programs offered by the department
  • Deliver course curricula in various learning styles
  • Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic background of university students
  • Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities
  • Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience
  • Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using tact, patience, and courtesy
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
  • Work constructively with their colleagues and to treat faculty, staff, administrators, and students with respect and professionalism
  • Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within subject field or discipline
Minimum Qualifications
  • Three to five years of K-12 experience
  • Evidence of sustained teaching effectiveness
  • Possession of a master’s degree in education, educational leadership, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
  • Understanding of California’s Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) and teacher candidate assessment (i.e., edTPA)
  • Knowledge of and experience with local, state, and national educational issues and trends across the K-12 pipeline
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity
  • Understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic background of university students
  • An ability and desire to mentor African American, Latinx, and Native American students
  • Understanding the needs of students with exceptional learning needs (Please see CLU’s diversity statement: https://www.callutheran.edu/about/diversity.html)
  • Experience in the effective use of technology in educational practice
  • Successful involvement with university-public school partnerships
  • Pedagogical experience with hybrid or online teaching strategies
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Evidence of sustained teaching effectiveness and research to drive instruction
Licenses and other requirements
None
Physical Abilities
Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; communicate clearly to exchange information in person and via the telephone or video; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files.
Working Environment
Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus.
Hiring Range $56,000 - $80,000

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number Faculty001062020
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 08/19/2024
Position End Date
Open Date 03/11/2024
Close Date 03/31/2024
Open Until Filled No
Application Procedure/Special Instructions
Please submit the following:
A cover letter, including a statement about how the candidate’s experiences will further the HSI
designation of the university and adapt to the needs of underrepresented and first-generation students
b. A complete resume/curriculum vitae
c. A statement of teaching philosophy that addresses the candidate’s experience and/or motivation to teach and mentor underrepresented and first-generation students.
Statement
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.

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