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Faculty Position, Department of Learning & Teaching



Faculty Position, Department of Learning & Teaching

Position Category: Faculty
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: .75 (Full-time)
Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function:
The Graduate School of Education at California Lutheran University (Cal Lutheran) invites applicants for a position as the Director of Special Education beginning in the fall of 2023. This position can be either a lecturer or tenure track Assistant Professor of Education (primary responsibilities in special education). Cal Lutheran has recently been designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and we are looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse, multicultural and multiracial communities, particularly in mentoring African American, Latino/a/x, and Native American students. Cal Lutheran encourages applicants from all faiths, and advocates for justice and fairness for all people. Cal Lutheran is an accredited, private, comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry and is dedicated to educating leaders for a global society. The campus is located midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, and is home to 2,592 undergraduate and 1,174 graduate students who come from more than 59 countries and represent a variety of faiths. Among Cal Lutheran students, 49.8% are from underrepresented groups or international students, and over 42% of first year students are first generation students.

The Department of Learning & Teaching offers credential programs in Multiple Subject (elementary), Single Subject (secondary), and Educational Specialists (Mild to Moderate Support Needs, Extensive Support Needs, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing). Common responsibilities for the position include being the Director of the programs, teaching in the programs, student advisement, research, and service to the university and broader community.

Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair or Program Director, the faculty member is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses. The faculty member is to serve as an academic advisor to students; serve on faculty or university committees; and engage in scholarly activities, and/or creative endeavors which contribute to the academic mission of the University, as outlined in the faculty handbook.

Representative Duties:
Faculty Responsibilities● Carry a 12-unit course equivalency load per semester, primarily in the Education Specialist program E● Serve as the director of the Education Specialist program, including staffing, scheduling, admissions, & advising. E● Teach primarily in the special education credentialing program E● Teach at the graduate level E● Advise graduate students E● Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies, including virtual delivery, into the learning process across classroom and online settings E● Engage in scholarly activities leading to grants, presentations, and/or publications within the field of special education E● Participate in service to the department, school, university, and P-22 (preschool through higher education) community E● Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within the subject, field or discipline E● Attend departmental meetings E● Perform other duties as assigned

E=Essential Duties



Knowledge Of:
• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching
• Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment
• University curricula
• Community and campus resources, services, programs, and professionals available to students
• Methods of gathering, analyzing, and preparing data
• Modern computing technology
• Record keeping techniques with regard to student enrollment, attendance, and progress



Ability To:
• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic background of University students
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience
• Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
• Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within subject field or discipline



Minimum Qualifications:
● P-22 teaching experience in special education● Possession of an appropriate earned master’s or doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in education, education leadership, special education, or a related field● Current teaching credential● Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equityo understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic background of university studentso an ability to mentor African American, Latinx, and Native American studentso understanding of the needs of students with exceptional learning needs(Please see CLU’s diversity statement: https://www.callutheran.edu/about/diversity.html)



Preferred Qualifications:
● P-22 experience in a field related to individuals with disabilities● Knowledge of and experience with local, state and national educational issues and trends across the P-22 pipeline● Experience in the effective use of technology in educational practice● Successful involvement with university-public school partnerships● Pedagogical experience with hybrid or online teaching strategies● Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills● Evidence of sustained teaching effectiveness, research and scholarship● Knowledge and experience with the edTPA

Licenses and Other Requirements:


Physical Abilities:


Working Environment:
Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus.

Posting Number: Faculty000742020
Number of Vacancies:
Desired Start Date: 08/21/2023
Position End Date:
Open Date: 10/11/2022
Close Date: 11/30/2022
Open Until Filled: No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions:
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2022 and the position will remain open until filled. Please apply on-line at https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/9971. Make sure to include the following with your application:
  1. A cover letter, including a statement about how the candidate’s experiences will further the HSI designation of the university and the unique needs of underrepresented and first-generation students
  2. A complete resume/curriculum vitae
  3. A one-page statement of teaching philosophy and how the candidate’s teaching adapts to the needs of underrepresented ethnic minority students and first generation college students
  4. A one-page statement of research, creative, and/or scholarly activities
  5. List of references (optional)


To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10010

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.






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