Position Title: ECE Program Director/Faculty (Early Childhood Education, Early Literacy, Early Math), Teacher Education

Position Tracking Number: F758

School/College: School of Education

Department: Division of Teacher Education

Location: Three options – Azusa, High Desert, and Murrieta

About APU

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. As a leading Christian university in California, Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship, faith integration, diversity, and internationalization, APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University, recognizing APU’s high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognized annually as one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

Description

This full-time faculty position requires the ability to teach courses in the PK-3 Credential Program (with specialty in Early Childhood Education, Early Literacy, Early Math), as well as foundational courses for all teacher credential candidates. Teaching can include co-teaching, online, face-to-face, and hybrid formats. Responsibilities also include clinical supervision of teacher education candidates.

The ECE Program Director has a wide range of responsibilities, spanning program leadership, administration, teaching, and event planning. They are responsible for program development, maintenance, and accreditation, as well as admissions, recruitment, and faculty management. The director also provides student support and advising, works on student placements, and represents the university in various capacities. In addition to teaching, the director plans and implements student orientations and residencies.

The Division of Teacher Education PK-3 credential curriculum has recently been written to provide teacher candidates with a bachelors degree and a PK-3 teaching credential in a 2 year non-traditional undergraduate program. The entire curriculum reflects a commitment to four values -- preparing candidates to: 1) meet the needs of all learners in diverse environments; 2) serve English language learners; 3) utilize a robust level of technology within their pedagogy; and 4) learn the profession in the context of Christian values and principles. Programs in APU’s School of Education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

Specialization

• Multiple Subject Credential with specialization in Early Childhood Education, Early Literacy, Early Math, with preference given to those with additional teacher credentials (administrative, early childhood education, and/or special education).

Program Director Responsibilities

• * The Director of the ECE Program will provide leadership in collaboration with the Chair and Program Directors in the Division of Teacher Education (DTE); take a leadership role in deepening partnerships with identified local PK-8 school districts to steward a clear and dynamic vision of implementing program and clinical experiences that address the teacher expectations and changing needs of the PK-3 environment; develop and implement PK-3 curriculum; review admission files and make admission decisions; take an active role in new student recruitment activities; plan and implement new student orientations; plan and implement in-person residencies; provide support and advising to teacher candidates; recruit and mentor qualified adjuncts; and provide input to state and accreditation reports.
  

Faculty Responsibilities

• * Teaching undergraduate level educational foundations, methodology, pedagogy, and specialization courses, with expertise in the subject area of Early Childhood Education, Early Literacy, Early Math.
  

  • Clinical supervision of student teachers.
  • Providing support for faith integration across the curriculum.
  • On-going research and/or clinical practice agenda.
  • Remaining current in the context of public schooling including California adopted P-12 content standards, frameworks, and accountability systems.
  • Active participation in service to the University through committee participation at the program, School and/or University level as well as service to the broader professional community.
  • Maintains ongoing connection and collaboration with the California Council for Teacher Education (CCTE) and other relevant professional education organizations.
  • May be required to work at alternative Regional Campuses or Sites.

Level

• Open rank, dependent upon prior experience.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated, vibrant Christian faith compatible with the mission of Azusa Pacific University (faculty members are required to sign a “Statement of Faith,” available at http://www.apu.edu/about/believe, and to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook).
• Minimum of 12 units of Early Childhood Education coursework.
• Multiple Subject or Early Childhood Education teaching credential from any US state is required.
• PhD or EdD in education or a related field. A practitioner with 15+ years related PK-12 experience, but without a doctorate can be considered.
• Successful experience in use of online technologies for student assessment and teaching, with preference for prior experience in online or hybrid environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to effective professional practices in teaching and learning and professional and scholarly activity and service (e.g., grant writing, scholarly publications, conference presentations, service on university committees).
• Established record of success in serving linguistically and ethnically diverse populations.
• Demonstration of collegial teamwork.
• Willingness to travel to regional center campuses.
• Current knowledge of early childhood education content; the current context of public schooling including the California adopted P-12 content standards, frameworks, and accountability system; diversity in society, including diverse abilities, culture, language, ethnicity, and gender orientation.

Experience

• Public school teaching experience serving students in cross-cultural settings.
• Experience in mentoring-supervision of candidates in multicultural settings.
• Successful graduate level teaching experience in online or blended environments is preferred.

Workload

• 29 units, 11 month contract.

Hire Date

• Open until filled.

Mental Demands

• Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
• Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.
• Self-starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Compensation

• $70,304 to $125,460 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.
• Compensation will be based on experience, rank, and qualifications.

Additional Information
Candidates must align with Azusa Pacific University's Christian identity. Faculty members are expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at http://www.apu.edu/about/believe), to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook, and to integrate the Christian faith in teaching and scholarship.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.

Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'. You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/.

Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Azusa Pacific University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Application Procedure
To apply, visit http://www.apu.edu/cp/employment/. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

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