Assistant Professor for the School of Education

Sonoma State University; Rohnert Park (CA); Sur place; USD 74 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, CA is seeking an Assistant Professor in the School of Education to teach social science methods, educational foundations, and teacher education courses using a justice-oriented Ethnic Studies framework.

You will supervise and mentor credential and graduate students, contribute to graduate programs, and engage in research and scholarship while building partnerships with local schools to advance equity for diverse communities in Northern California.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in education or closely related field by time of appointment.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, advising, or working with first-generation or underserved students.
• Minimum of three years of successful TK-12 teaching experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to advocacy, leadership, scholarship, teaching, and program development that advances educational equity.

Responsabilités

• Teach social science methods, educational foundations, and teacher education courses.
• Prepare teacher candidates to develop equity-centered, culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogies.
• Teach graduate courses in the MA in Education program and contribute to interdisciplinary offerings.
• Maintain an active program of research, scholarship, and/or creative activity.
• Supervise and support teacher candidates in clinical practice across pathways and placements.
• Advise and mentor credential and graduate students, including committee roles.
• Participate in service, governance, and partnerships within the School of Education and the broader community.
• Develop collaborations with local schools and districts to support teacher preparation and educator development.

Connaissances

First-generation engagement

Educational equity advocacy

Three years TK-12 teaching

Formation

PhD in Education or Ed.D.

Description du poste

Assistant Professor for the School of Education
Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, CA

Type: Full-Time
Salary: $74,000 - $85,000 per year
Category: Teacher Education

Assistant Professor for the School of Education

Job No: 562992

Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location: Sonoma

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Child/Youth Education and Development, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

School of Education

Faculty Employment Opportunity - Tenure Track

Starting August 2027

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 22 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.

The Department

The School of Education (SOE) at Sonoma State University prepares students to become leaders and advocates for social justice, support diverse learners, and make a transformative impact in TK-12 schools and beyond. We guide and support educators in developing a justice-centered stance while drawing upon the cultural wealth of the communities we serve. We are committed to partnering with local schools and agencies to collectively address the most pressing educational challenges and inequities.

Housed within the College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies (ECES), our programs integrate theory, clinical practice, community leadership, and advocacy to strengthen educational systems and communities. Our interdisciplinary programs cultivate the critical consciousness and collective leadership skills needed to navigate and contribute to an ever-changing, pluralistic, multilingual, and multiracial democracy.

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

https://soe.sonoma.edu/

Duties of the Position

• Teach social science methods, educational foundations, and teacher education courses through a critical, justice-oriented, and Ethnic Studies framework.
• Prepare teacher candidates to develop equity-centered, culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogies that draw upon the knowledge, histories, identities, and cultural wealth of the communities we serve.
• Teach graduate courses in the M.A. in Education program and contribute to interdisciplinary course offerings across credential and graduate programs.
• Maintain an active program of research, scholarship, and/or creative activity related to the candidate's areas of expertise.
• Supervise and support teacher candidates in clinical practice, including candidates in traditional student teaching, teacher residency, and intern pathways in a variety of urban, suburban, and rural areas of Northern California.
• Advise and mentor credential and graduate students, including serving on and/or chairing graduate committees.
• Participate in service and shared governance within the School of Education, College, University, profession, and broader educational community.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with local schools, districts, county offices of education, and community organizations to support teacher preparation and educator development.
• Contribute to the development, coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement of Sonoma State's teacher education programs, including accreditation and California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirements.
• Contribute to recruitment, retention, and support of a diverse educator workforce, particularly educators prepared to serve the culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse communities of the North Bay and throughout California.

Faculty Responsibilities

In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in service to the University, profession, and community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions.

Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate research and other professional opportunities for students.

Faculty are also expected to foster our commitment to the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the University's Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy. During the first two years of the probationary period the instructional assignment will be reduced by two courses per academic year for probationary faculty members, in order to assist in establishing their programs of research, scholarship, and/or creative activities, and carrying out other activities that would support them in meeting the requirements for retention, tenure, and promotion. All faculty are required to have the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Required Qualifications

To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:

• Earned doctorate (Ph. D. or Ed. D) in education or closely related field, with expertise in social science education and/or educational foundations by time of appointment.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, advising, or otherwise working effectively with first-generation college students and/or students from historically underserved and marginalized communities.
• A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in TK-12 public schools or an equivalent educational setting.
• A demonstrated commitment to advocacy, leadership, scholarship, teaching, and/or program development that advances educational equity and supports historically underserved or marginalized communities.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate one or more of the following:

• Experience in bilingual/ multilingual/ plurilingual education, including experience teaching, supervising, coaching, or providing professional learning in bilingual or dual-language educational settings.
• Expertise in preparing teachers to serve multilingual learners and communities
• A current or previously held Multiple Subject (elementary) or Single Subject (secondary) Teaching Credential, or comparable teaching certification or authorization.
• Experience with teacher residency programs or other clinically rich, partnership-based approaches to teacher preparation.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency, particularly in languages represented in California's TK-12 schools and communities.
• Experience teaching, advising, mentoring, or providing leadership at a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) or other institution serving a highly diverse student population.
• Teaching, scholarly, professional, and/or community-based expertise in critical and justice-oriented approaches to education, such as Ethnic Studies, critical race theory, queer theory and LGBTQ+ studies in education, culturally sustaining pedagogy, decolonial perspectives, or anti-racist and anti-bias education.
• Experience preparing educators to teach effectively and equitably in racially, culturally, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse TK-12 schools and communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, including the critical, ethical, and equitable use of AI in teaching, learning, and/or educator preparation.

Rank and Salary

Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is: $74,000 to $85,000.

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter including research interests and teaching philosophy, maximum 3 pages
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate)
• Contact information for three references

Application Deadline

First consideration will be given to applications received by November 30, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. Early response is encouraged.

Contact Information

Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: [e-mail]

Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Rhianna Casesa at [e-mail]

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

The ADA Coordinator is also available ([e-mail]) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

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.

Equal Opportunity & Mandated Reporting

The University is an Affine 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. Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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.

Employment Eligibility & Conditions