Department Of Educational Leadership and Special Education

Job no: #530717
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary Faculty
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Instructional Faculty – Temporary Faculty,
Unit 3 CFA – California Faculty Association

Department of Educational Leadership and Special Education
Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer)

Our Commitment

Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing. We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The University

Sonoma State University’s beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state.

Educational Specialist Program

We are seeking a faculty member to join our well-regarded program for the preparation of special educators. 

The Sonoma State University School of Education provides transformative educational experiences through teaching, research, and key initiatives. We prepare undergraduates, graduate students, and credential candidates to advocate for social justice in their learning and throughout their careers so that students, schools, and communities flourish.

Central to this mission is the crafting and delivery of special educator preparation programs that promote reflective practice, empirical based decision making, and beliefs founded in respect for the cultural, linguistic, and economic diversity, humanity, educational progress and improved lives of individuals with disabilities. 

Our ultimate goal is to provide our diverse group of candidates with authentic classroom-based instruction and aligned field experiences designed to bridge the theory to practice divide. Small class sizes and a collaborative spirit among our diverse faculty contribute to a distinctive climate of community among students, faculty, and professionals in the surrounding school districts.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at:

https://education.sonoma.edu/departments/else

DUTIES OF THE POSITION

The primary duties of the successful candidate include:

• Teach courses in the Education Specialist Credential Programs
• Incorporate universal design for learning (UDL) and evidence-based practice in teaching credential classes
• Supervise and coach student teachers and intern teachers in special education classrooms; collaborate with mentor teachers
• Maintain currency in research and issues in Special Education
• Participate in academic advising; program design, assessment, accreditation; and related academic and community service

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:

Required

• An earned MA, Ph.D. or Ed.D. from an accredited university in education or a related field, with a focus on Special Education
• Three years of documented successful experience working as a special educator or related services professional (e.g. school psychologist, speech pathologist) in schools/programs (birth to age 22) directly serving individuals with mild, moderate, or severe disabilities
• Broad and deep knowledge of current theory, conceptual issues, and current practices related to special and general education
• Knowledge and skills to collaborate effectively with special and general teacher education programs and other agencies
• Experience and expertise in addressing the needs of children and families from diverse linguistic, cultural, and economic backgrounds

Desirable

• Experience in preparing teachers in pre-service and in-service programs
• University level teaching/service experience, which may include university service work, program/curriculum development, program assessment & accreditation 

Rank and Salary

Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.

• Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,530 - $6,056 per full-time month.
• The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
• Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.
• Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.
• Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.
• Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu.

Please submit:

• Application letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact Information for 3 References

Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department:

• Temporary Faculty with three-year contracts do not need to reapply.
• Temporary Faculty who have taught for the department within the past two years only need to submit an updated CV to remain in the pool. The hiring committee will review the Personnel Action File and then determine whether an additional interview would be beneficial. 

Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions.

CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Contact Information

Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu

Questions concerning this position may be directed to:

Dr. Suzanne O’Keeffe - okeeffes@sonoma.edu

Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.

The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccomodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

Other Information

The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

This position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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