Calif.+State+Univ-Channel+Islands_Sept2011

From: "Itkonen, Tiina"  Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:06:35 +0000 Pros: Below is our latest position announcement. We are in the beautiful Central California, about 10 minutes from the Pacific Ocean. Los Angeles is about 50 minutes to an hour South, and Santa Barbara the same, North. This is a great place to work with very innovatice people and an interdisciplinary campus. Tiina

FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT CSU Channel Islands (CI) Camarillo, CA 93012

Program: School of Education Effective Date of Appointment: 2012-2013AY

OPEN SPECIALIZATION Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor Mission Statement: Placing students at the center of the educational experience, CSU Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.

General Information: CI is the newest campus of the twenty-three campus California State University system, the largest system of higher education in the United States. The University is a vibrant part of the extended community and is committed to developing programs that address the academic, economic and social needs of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties and the State of California. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic, racial or cultural background, political views, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Position Description:

CSU Channel Islands (CI) is accepting applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. We are looking for a colleague who can fulfill a variety of roles as we grow and expand our programs and course offerings. Candidates whose abilities can span multiple program areas are preferred. We have particular needs in two areas including: (1) secondary-level teacher education with an emphasis in science (any discipline), history/social science or mathematics; and (2) special education teacher education with specialization in moderate/severe or autism spectrum disorder programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching methods in the content area, teaching courses in the pre-requisite program, and supervising students in field placements and student teaching. Additional responsibilities include developing, maintaining or expanding a scholarly research agenda and assisting in building new programs at the Post-Baccalaureate and Master's level, and service to the School of Education and the University.

Required Qualifications:

· Demonstrated excellence in teaching secondary and/or special education methods and student teaching supervision at the university level.

· Demonstrated excellence in teaching multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and/or multicultural students in P-12 schools (minimum of three years teaching experience).

· Demonstrated positive relationships with school district personnel, students and their families.

· A record of effective teaching using a variety of methods and technology.

· Commitment to student success.

· An emerging or demonstrated record of scholarship.

· Evidence of commitment and ability to work in teams.

· Evidence of commitment to one's discipline and institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in regional and national accreditation processes.

· Experience in and commitment to on-going, outcomes-based, program assessment of teaching and learning.

· Experience in curriculum planning, development, and implementation.

· Involvement in lifelong learning and extended university programs.

· Experience with moderate/severe and or autism spectrum disorder special education programs.

· Record of grant and contract acquisition.

· Ability to teach and contribute in other School of Education program areas such as special education, research methods, elementary or secondary education.

· Demonstrated record of commitment to social justice issues.

Minimum Degree Qualifications:

Doctoral Degree in Education or a related field.

Appointment: The positions we expect to fill are contingent upon enrollment growth and availability of funds.

Application Process: Applicants shall apply via the Internet on our web sit at [|https://www.csucifacultyjobs.com].

Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship. Application review begins on October 24, 2011.

Tiina Itkonen, PhD Associate Professor of Education California State University Channel Islands One University Drive Camarillo, CA 93012 (805)437-3294