Vanguard University Looking for Faculty Position – Graduate Program In Education at Costa Mesa, CA Full Time

Position Description:

The Graduate Program in Education announces a full-time faculty position for an Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Education. This position is the faculty member for the Single Subject cohort in the California Teaching Credential Program. The position begins in August 2023.

Vanguard University seeks professionals of Christian faith who are committed to working with diverse student populations and are sensitive to social justice issues. Currently, the Graduate Program in Education at Vanguard University serves approximately 100 graduate students, including Integrated undergraduate students. Graduate Program in Education students follow a cohort model that fosters a strong mentoring relationship between students and faculty. Vanguard University is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution. Vanguard University offers both tenure track and term faculty contracts; the type of contract offered will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications at the time of hire.

Essential Functions:

• Teach courses in the California Teaching Credential Program to prepare Single Subject Teaching Credential candidates
• Collaborate with Graduate Program in Education faculty to implement curriculum, provide student support, and foster continuous program improvement
• Participate in all phases of curriculum planning in compliance with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), the CTC Standards, and the California Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs)
• Assist with the development of new initiatives and delivery systems, including online systems
• Support ongoing accreditation requirements through participation in conferences and dialogues sponsored by the CTC, the California Council on Teacher Education (CCTE), and the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities in Education (AICCU-ED)
• Build relationships with partner schools, principals, teachers, and strengthen Program links and services to the local community
• Serve on university committees as assigned, and participate in the building of an innovative Christian university
• Identify and report any risks to the organization that become evident

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate or ABD in Education or related field preferred
• Record of outstanding secondary public school teaching and/or secondary school administration with demonstrated excellence in engaging and supporting all students in learning (California experience preferred)
• Experience teaching and preparing candidates for the California Single Subject Teaching Credential
• Knowledge and experience in the teaching of pedagogical skills and literacy development in content areas to support Single Subject Teaching Credential candidates
• Knowledge of the CTC Program Standards and the California TPEs for the Single Subject Teaching Credential
• Consistent record of development and accomplishment as a professional educator
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the California TPEs
• Knowledge of current issues and legislation related to California schools
• Record of successful college-level teaching preferred
• Understanding of, and appreciation for, a Christian world view; and experience with, and commitment to, the integration of faith and learning
• Strong record of teamwork, collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Successful experience working in multicultural educational contexts
• Knowledge or experience with online learning preferred

Salary:

Full-time position. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Compensation includes a generous benefits plan.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete and submit the Faculty application along with the below documents to [email protected].  Please do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.

• Accompanying essays
  • Personal Testimony of Relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Philosophy of Christian Education and Role of a Christian University.
  • Integration of Faith, Teaching and Scholarship.
• Curriculum vitae – with specific elements included
• Pastoral reference letter
• Three references – contact info.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts (to be verified by notarization prior to employment)

*Email must include all the above requested attachments and a completed Faculty application in order to be considered.

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