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Functional TitleLead Regional Faculty, Teacher Education Program Position Details

Job Description Summary

TThe University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.

If you’re passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!

The LaFetra College of Education at the University of La Verne invites applications for a non tenure track (NTT) faculty working as lead regional faculty for the Teacher Education programs. The role is expected to contribute primarily through administrative work and teaching. Administrative functions include advising of students, supporting adjunct faculty, ensuring successful delivery of the program at their respective campus locations, and promoting the program in their respective regions. The lead regional faculty performs all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Established in 1891, the University of La Verne is an independent, nonprofit, comprehensive, doctoral granting institution in Southern California founded on the university’s core values of leadership, caring, excellence, and diversity. The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution with 40% of the student population identifying itself as “Hispanic/Latino,” 55% students of color, 10% international students, and a large proportion first-generation students. All programs have high retention and graduation rates for underrepresented minorities.

The University has a strong commitment to diversity and places a high priority on creating an environment that supports the growth and success of underrepresented and undeserved populations, particularly in urban environments. The La Verne Experience is at the center of a strategic plan that is focused on serving an ethnically and economically diverse student population that is representative of the demographics in California. Two prominent annual rankings of America’s Best Colleges – U.S. News and World Report, and Forbes Magazine, recognize the University of La Verne as one of the nation’s top national universities.

Specific Duties

Administrative Duties

• Coordinates teacher education programs at designated regional campus for the purpose of supporting adjunct faculty, supervisors, and students and ensuring quality program implementation;

• Be the first point of contact for any campus issues or concerns, assisting adjunct faculty, supervisors, and students with problem solving;

• Coordinate with academic advisors with scheduling of new cohorts and courses for the designated regional campus;

• Assists with academic advising of students (support during application process, orientation process, and initial and ongoing advising);

• Assists with recruitment of students;

• Coordinates where appropriate or participate in Student Study Team meetings or other interventions as needed for students;

• Coordinates with Director of Clinical Teaching Fieldwork to ensure quality implementation of fieldwork at the designated regional campus and assist with delivery of training for regional supervisors;

• Assigns fieldwork and student teaching placements for all students enrolled in the program;

• Facilitates student teaching experiences, including provision of orientation and training sessions related to Teacher Performance Assessments and other topics as needed for successful completion of student teaching;

• Completes appropriate data collection processes as needed for program review and accreditation purposes and CTC mandates;

• Assists with intern credential application process;

• Works with respective campus director to support marketing and branding of the LaFetra College of Education teacher education programs in the region;

• Develops community partnerships through attendance at community events, support for district induction programs, and program promotion and recruitment in local districts;

• Maintains regular contact and communication with other lead regional faculty and main campus faculty;

• Attends monthly program meetings at the main campus;

• Attends other program and college-level meetings, both face-to-face and virtually.

Teaching

• Teaches at assigned regional campus;

• Teaches four courses per year (including supervised teaching courses);

• Keeps up with developments in the field of study;

• Demonstrates high standards, both academic and professional;

• Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely feedback

• Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with diverse educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning

• Provides access to students through posted office hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and respond to inquiries in a timely manner;

• Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials;

• Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guidelines.

Professional Development

• Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities;

• Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises teaching methods through a process of self-reflection;

• Participates in annual growth plan process for the LaFetra College of Education;

• Meets or exceeds professional standards and discipline-specific requirements, as appropriate to the discipline.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education or related field

• Valid K-12 Teaching credential

• 3-years K-12 teaching experience

• Experience in teaching and/or working with adult learners

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Education or related field

• Teaching experience in an urban setting

• Bilingual in Spanish, or other languages common in California’s student demographics

Benefits Summary

Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous 10% contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

U.S. News & World Report rates La Verne Online No. 1 in California for the third consecutive year and 24th best in the country. Washington Monthly’s 2016 “America’s Best Colleges for Adult Learners” rankings place La Verne No. 3 among private, 4-year institutions in California.
La Verne is Tier 1 in U.S. News 2017 “America’s Best Colleges” National University rankings for the seventh straight year, and again made Forbes “America’s Top Colleges” rating (WASC Accredited).LocationKern County Campus Posting Details

Posting Number2018-190154FASpecial Instructions to ApplicantsOpen DateClose DateOpen Until FilledYesPosting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. List of 3-5 Professional References

Optional Documents