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General Information
Chapman University seeks applications for a one-year, non-tenure track Instructional Assistant
Professor of Teacher Education in the Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies starting August 1, 2023 and ending May 31,
2024.
Chapman University is a nationally-ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of
Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked as #121
among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2022). Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing
and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including Attallah College of Educational Studies. Dedicated to forward-looking,
personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about Chapman
University is available at www.chapman.edu.
The Donna Ford Attallah College of
Educational Studies, whose educator preparation programs are accredited nationally by CAEP, state accredited by CTC, and regionally
accredited by WASC, offers undergraduate and graduate (master’s, specialist, PhD) programs in integrated educational studies, leadership,
teacher education, disability studies, school counseling, and school psychology. Attallah College is deeply committed to excellence in
scholarship and teaching, providing students with personalized and rigorous educational experiences involving mentoring and collaborative
research. More information on our programs is available at www.chapman.edu/education.
The Teacher Education program includes integrated pathways at the undergraduate to
graduate level, including a MA in Curriculum and Instruction (MACI) specifically designed for students to obtain their bachelor’s degree,
master’s degree, and California dual teaching credentials (general education and special education) in five years of full-time study. The
Master of Arts in Teaching: Multiple Subject and Secondary Education (MAT) programs allow the candidate to obtain both the general education
credential and the master’s degree through an integrated program of coursework, fieldwork, and student research. The MA Special Education
(MA SPED) program allows the candidate to obtain either the mild/moderate or extensive support needs Education Specialist credential plus
the master’s degree. Both the MAT and MA Special Education program include integrated (undergraduate to graduate) pathways that reduce the
candidate’s time and cost in the graduate program. More information on our educator preparation programs can be found at www.chapman.edu/education/graduate/teacher-education.
The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and
inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at www.chapman.edu/diversity.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- Earned doctorate by start of employment in education or
related field from an accredited institution is required. - Minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching History/Social Science in
diverse grade 6-12 public secondary settings. - Current valid state credential/certificate or NBCT applicable to the teaching of
History/Social Science at the secondary level. - Current knowledge of the adopted California P-12 content standards, frameworks
and accountability systems. - Demonstrated ability to build beneficial and productive working relationships within the university
and public education communities. - Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in
education and must be willing to contribute to the University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plan.
Desired qualifications:
- Evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Experience teaching a wide range of grades at
the secondary (6-12) level - Demonstrated knowledge of current California TPE and CalTPA requirements for teacher education
candidates. - Familiarity with state and national standards for the profession and integration of teacher performance standards
into teacher preparation curricula. - Experience with development and implementation of innovative teaching practices.
- Experience with development and implementation of educational programs in collaboration with local communities, K-12 schools, and/or
community colleges. - Ability to design and implement program and course assessment tools.
- Expertise and facility with
technology, including remote instruction. - Experience serving and/or teaching in underserved communities.
- Active
involvement in professional organizations. - Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach, advise, and mentor students in our undergraduate and
graduate educational studies and teacher preparation programs. This is a one-year, full-time, non-tenure track position that requires work
to be performed in the State of California and has in-person teaching responsibilities and required on-campus availability at Chapman’s
Orange campus.
Responsibilities include:
- Teach eight courses (24 credits total) in the 23/24 academic year (August – May),
advise and mentor students. - Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to teacher preparation with specific emphasis in
History/Social Science in secondary settings. Current course descriptions are located at: https://catalog.chapman.edu - Actively contribute as an integral member of Attallah College faculty in the
ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of our academic and degree programs. - Provide academic advising and
professional mentorship to students. - Perform service to the unit, college, university, profession, and wider community as
expected of a non-tenure track faculty member.
Contact Information
Interested and qualified candidates are
invited to electronically submit:
- Chapman University faculty employment application
- Cover letter detailing
qualifications related to the position description - Curriculum Vitae
- Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., course
evaluations, commendations, awards, syllabi, presentations, letters of recommendation, teaching philosophy, etc.) - Contact
information for three professional references to:
Dr. Trisha Sugita
Search Committee Chair
c/o: Zac Graycen,
Search Coordinator, [email protected]
Attallah College of Educational Studies
Chapman University
Please use “Teacher Education Faculty Position” as the email subject line. Direct inquiries to Zac
Graycen, Search Coordinator, at [email protected].
Application review will begin April
3, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Successful completion of a
background check is required for the final candidate. The salary range for this Instructional Assistant Professor position is
$79,000-$82,000.
Download a copy of the Chapman Faculty Application for Employment
here.
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global
community.
The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment.
All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical
condition,
military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state
or federal law.
The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups
to apply.
Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866 Human Resources Department
