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Lecturer, School of Teacher Education and Leadership (SOTEL)
 Sonoma State University | |
 United States, California, Rohnert Park | |
| 1801 East Cotati Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Aug 07, 2025 | |
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Lecturer, School of Teacher Education and Leadership (SOTEL) Job No: 550544 Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: Sonoma Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Education/Library Science, On-site (work in-person at business location) School of Teacher Education and Leadership (SOTEL) Faculty Employment Opportunity Job# 550544 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary Faculty Location: Sonoma Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Instructional Faculty - Temporary Faculty Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty Association Department of School of Teacher Education and Leadership (SOTEL) Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer) Our Commitment Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and we endeavor to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. 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. Sonoma State University is committed to creating a community in which bias and intolerance have no place. It is our expectation that all students, faculty, and staff work together to honor this commitment and hold each other accountable to create an open and inclusive environment. We are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our students' assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The successful candidate will be one who can collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We are especially interested in candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Department Sonoma State University's College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies School of Teacher Education and Leadership offers a Master of Arts in Education degree with three distinct concentrations. Each of these concentrations reflects the philosophy, purpose, and goals of the School of Teacher Education and Leadership and the College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies. In our M.A. program, students critically examine educational theories and research through a variety of empirical and theoretical lenses with a focus on social justice to develop an informed educational vision and innovative pedagogy in a variety of educational settings. Students have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and colleagues to examine and influence current educational practice through research, project development, and advocacy. We expect graduates to emerge from their work at Sonoma State University as leaders in their fields and agents of change. Our courses are all offered in the evenings or on weekends to support working professionals in pursuing graduate study. We also run our classes in a hybrid format, meeting in-person on campus every other week. The degree requires 33 units of study that include a culminating project. Throughout their years in an M.A. program, students are required each semester to meet with the graduate advisor in their area of concentration to plan collaboratively their progress in the M.A. program. Students may also confer with other graduate program faculty and the Graduate Studies Coordinator for advice and guidance in their coursework and professional development. Students must maintain a 3.00 grade point average in all coursework in the approved M.A. program. Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department's web page at: https://else.sonoma.edu/programs/ma-education Duties of the Position Instructor duties include: - planning and teaching face-to-face or hybrid mode courses based on best practices and current theory and research in collaboration with tenure track faculty - maintaining up-to-date course pages in Canvas (SSU's Learning Management System), including readings and assignments; - responding to and addressing student concerns - providing timely feedback related course assignments - holding regularly scheduled office hours - assisting struggling students as needed -collaborating with the department chair and colleagues Graduate courses are 3 units each for students. Required Qualifications To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have: PhD or EdD degree in Education (or related field) required; A minimum of 3 years recent experience working as a teacher or principal in public elementary school, or in teacher education at any level (preferred). Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or specific content area (math, science, social studies, etc.), or related fields (required). Reading Certificate, Dual-Language Certificate, ELD Certificate, bilingual authorization, or equivalent (preferred). Valid CA teaching or admin credential (preferred); Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish & English (preferred). Knowledge and experience in California School settings (preferred). Experience teaching in a graduate program in education (preferred). 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.
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:
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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: Paula Lane, PhD Paula.lane@sonoma.edu The ADA Coordinator is also available (hraccomodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process. 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 education system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. 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. View Benefits Summary Application Close: Open Until Filled To apply, visit https://employment.sonoma.edu/en-us/job/550544/lecturer-school-of-teacher-education-and-leadership-sotel jeid-b49d073867ce2b4aa473d9219d92199a | |