University of California, San Diego Looking for Director of Teacher Education – Lecturer with Security of Employment (LSOE) at The University of California, CA Full Time

The teaching faculty series at UC San Diego carries equivalent rights and responsibilities to
the more traditional UC San Diego research-focused faculty series. Faculty in this series are expected to place a stronger emphasis on
teaching and scholarly activity related to education than on traditional disciplinary research activities (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-285.pdf). The normal teaching load for Lecturer with
Security of Employment (LSOE) faculty is six courses per year. As the emphasis of this position is on teaching and leadership of the TEP
program, it will have a reduced teaching load of up to four undergraduate or graduate courses over three quarters each year.

The
Director is expected to provide executive leadership and administrative oversight for curriculum and instruction across all teacher
education programs; to coordinate and write reports, program proposals, and assessments of the teacher education programs and courses as
part of the CTC accreditation process; manage the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) process; to manage the budget; to contribute to and
participate in district partnerships and other community outreach; to represent TEP on college, university, community, state, and national
committees and councils; to participate in fundraising and professional development initiatives; to engage with students, faculty, staff,
and stakeholders in formal and informal settings; and collaborate with the UC San Diego CalTeach Program. The Director is expected to
monitor student progress and concerns, in collaboration with faculty and Student Affairs staff. Coordination for student teaching includes
organizing initial student/Intern teacher placements for all Master’s/Credential students and providing administrative oversight.

The
ideal candidate for this position has strong executive leadership skills, a collaborative nature, is a problem-solver and strong advocate
for public schools, and a highly-competent instructor. This position involves teaching course curricula that consists of individuation,
collaboration, and opportunities to learn the complexities of education across the spectrum of PreK-12 school settings. Other
responsibilities for this position will include participating in department and university service commitments. A successful applicant must
have a thorough understanding of state credentialing licensure and accreditation as set forth by the Commission on Teacher
Credentialing.

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement,
application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in
University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment,
discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC San Diego requires all candidates for academic appointments with
tenure or security of employment to complete, sign, and upload the Institutional Reference Check release form entitled “Authorization to
Release Form” into RECRUIT as part of their application.”

• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education or Ph.D. in a related
  social science discipline
• K-12 public school teaching experience of at least 6 years;
• Demonstrated leadership ability in
  K-12 at the school site, district, university, county, or state level of at least 6 years;
• Strong demonstrated commitment to
  diversity, equity-access-opportunity, and culturally-sustaining education;
• Background in multicultural teacher education;
• Knowledge of current California K-12 practices and policies;
• Knowledge of multicultural education for social justice and
  transformative frameworks in education

• Experience with existing networks of educators and organizations in the San Diego region, including experience
  across multiple and single subject contexts
• Collaborative work linking a university and its local education
  community.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and sustaining working relationships with faculty, staff and community
  partnerships;
• Experience with teacher education accrediting agencies and processes;
• Effective communicator with strong
  interpersonal skills;
• Experience with developing programs, research and service opportunities to enhance student
  learning;
• Demonstrated experience of involvement with local, state, regional, national, and/or international organizations concerned
  with teacher education;
• Experience managing budgets and personnel;
• Experience writing proposals and/or serving as a
  principal investigator for externally funded efforts in teacher education or related fields;
• University and/or K-12 teaching
  experience with traditionally underserved students.
• Experience in bilingual or special education.
• Evidence of scholarly work
  and publications in teacher education.
• Experience or evidence of innovation in teacher education, such as modes of delivery,
  international and binational contexts, and clinical practice.
• Past experience leading groups of teachers or other educators in an
  administrative or supportive role.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if
applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on
pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to
new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public
health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all
University controlled properties.

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