Special Education, Assistant Professor

Special Education, Assistant Professor
California State University - Pomona, CA
Job no: 532680
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Education/Library Science, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Tenure Track Faculty Position

Assistant Professor, Special Education
Education Department

College of Education and Integrative studies

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track, assistant professor position in the Department of Education. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn-by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university's nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master's degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility, and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor's degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education.

The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour's drive of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit , and for more about faculty life, please see .

Student Population. California residents comprise the majority (96%) of applicants to undergraduate programs at Cal Poly Pomona, and 41% of new students were transfers in Fall % of Cal Poly Pomona students are first generation, 70% receive financial aid, and 44% qualify as Pell-eligible. The university enrolls a diverse student body that identifies as 53% Latinx, 22% Asian, 14% White, 3% Black, 2% International, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown and less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Native Pacific Islander and less than 1% Native American Indigenous. Thirty-nine percent of the student body were STEM majors with the top enrolled programs including psychology, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, biology and computer science.

Inclusive Excellence and Student Success. We aspire to be the model inclusive polytechnic university in the nation. We have a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and to educational experiences that leverage the diverse perspectives and experiences needed to succeed and thrive in a diverse society.

As a part of the application for faculty positions, all candidates must submit a Student Success Statement that demonstrates their commitment and record of contributions to diversity and equity through their teaching, scholarship, or service by speaking to at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria below.
Candidates should explain how they have engaged in the criteria below in their pedagogy, scholarship, and/or service, as well as the level to which these efforts have been consistently incorporated into their work.

Inclusive Excellence Criteria:

Incorporates the contributions and struggles of historic ethnic minority groups or other disadvantaged communities into their teaching, scholarly work, and/or service contributions;
Adopts teaching strategies that support the learning and success of students from diverse student populations;
Mentors and engages diverse student populations in discovery, scholarship, and creative activities;
Engages students in problem-based projects and learning that address the needs of diverse communities;
Possesses knowledge of challenges and barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline and uses it to inform their work in specific ways;
Mentors and assists diverse student populations interested in pursuing graduate education;
Engages in community-responsive action research or service with diverse student populations and communities;
Has experience in or demonstrates a commitment to adopting experiential learning activities and pedagogy with diverse student populations and communities; and
Has expertise in or demonstrated commitment to teaching, scholarship and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education.
College of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS) is a learning community focused on meeting the present and future needs of students in its communities. The college educates students to become highly qualified and significant leaders in society. It is committed to the principles of diversity, ethics and social justice, and life-long learning. Central to the college's mission is innovation and integrative thinking, reflective practice, collaborative action, and learning by doing. The college's four departments include two undergraduate degrees and academic programs—Liberal Studies and Early Childhood Studies—and two graduate departments—Education and Educational Leadership. There are a total of 1,362 students enrolled and 40 faculty within the college.

Department of Education: The Education Department's mission is to empower transformative educators who advocate for justice and equity for all learners. We value equity, racial, and social justice; academic excellence; student success; experiential learning; inclusiveness; and social and environmental responsibility. The department offers credential programs in Education Specialist, Multiple Subject, and Single Subject; and offers added authorizations in Bilingual Education (Spanish and Mandarin), Adapted Physical Education, Agricultural Specialist. In addition, the department offers a Master of Arts in Education with options in Education Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, and Administrative Services. We have 11 full-time faculty.

Position description: The Department of Education seeks an energetic scholar-practitioner who can teach credential courses, supervise teacher candidates in the field, advise credential, master's degree, and EdD candidates, and serve the department, college, university, community, and profession, and maintain a scholarly agenda. Applicants are expected to demonstrate commitment to the academic preparation of racially, ethnically, culturally, linguistically, socioeconomically, and neuro diverse teacher candidates, as well as experience with culturally sustaining instruction of TK-22 students with disabilities.

A successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to preparing teacher credential and graduate level students at one of the most diverse universities in the West. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to serving a highly diverse student body, reflecting the Cal Poly Pomona service area and the educational equity goals of the University, College, Department, and programs. The Cal Poly Pomona campus, designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, is recognized nationally for quality, affordability, and helping diverse and traditionally under-served students achieve economic success.

Minimum requirements include:

An earned doctorate from an accredited institution at the time of appointment in Special Education, Education with an emphasis in Special Education or Disability Studies, or a closely related field (Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.)
A minimum of 3 years of successful U.S. public school or public charter school, TK-22 special education teaching experience with a credential authorization in special education, or equivalent in teacher preparation for diverse TK-22 schools.
Experience supporting the learning and behavior of TK-22 students with mild to moderate and/or extensive support needs
Experience working with TK-22 culturally and/or linguistically diverse learners, their families, and multi-lingual communities
Commitment to providing equity, access, and high expectations for all TK-22 learners.
Evidence of strong theoretical foundation in Special Education/Inclusive Education, especially as related to evidence-based practices in assessment, curriculum, instruction, intervention, and positive behavior supports.
Evidence of emerging professional and scholarly agenda that aligns with the Department's and College's commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and equity. Evidence should be provided in a Student Success Statement that responds to the prompt above - "Inclusive Excellence and Student Success"
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

Evidence of knowledge and application of tiered systems of intervention and support (e.g., RTI, MTSS, PBIS) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Evidence of knowledge and application of state standards and/or alternative standards in teaching, learning, and assessment of students with disabilities
In addition to teaching courses in Special Education, preference will be given to candidates who also bring expertise in another area of educator preparation at the credential or masters level (e.g., early childhood special education, early intervention, dual immersion or multilingual special education)
Evidence of knowledge and application of assistive technology and/or AAC
Experience in university teaching, supervising pre-service candidates in clinical practice, and/or advising undergraduate or graduate students.
Evidence of successful online teaching experience and demonstrated use of technology to support teaching and learning
Evidence of ongoing scholarly, research, and creative activities with a focused line of inquiry
Commitment to collaborate in advancing scholarship, program quality, and student success
Capacity and/or interest to coordinate a program (e.g., Education Specialist, Intern, ITEP)
Experience and/or commitment to building effective collaborative partnerships with local schools, districts, or community-based organizations
Working knowledge of teacher preparation accreditation
Working knowledge of the California State Standards, Frameworks, California Teacher Performance Assessment and/or EdTPA, and the California Teacher Performance Expectations.
Conditions of Employment:

The person offered this position is required to pass a background check.