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The School of Education at the University of California, Davis invites applications for the position of English Language Arts Lecturer/ Supervisor of Teacher Education in the Single Subjects program. This is a non-tenure track yearly percentage appointment with potential for renewal on a year by year basis. Compensation will be contingent on the number of courses and supervision students assigned. The salary is commensurate with education and experience. Appointment begins Summer of 2024.

Successful candidates will (1) possess appropriate academic preparation and professional experience to teach undergraduate/graduate curriculum and instruction courses in our Teacher Education program, (2) supervise student teachers in middle/secondary schools for the credential/MA program, (3) have knowledge of and experience with teaching/learning issues and current school contexts in California public schools, and (4) have disciplinary knowledge of and experience with teaching/providing learning experiences for ELA teachers.

The UC Davis School of Education is committed to serving as agents of positive social change and acting to prepare teachers who are committed to equity, access, and inclusion in culturally and linguistically diverse schools and communities.

Responsibilities include:
The candidate will:
• teach Teacher Education Program (TEP) credential/MA courses (teaching schedule may include day, afternoon, and evening courses);
• supervise TEP student teachers in linguistically and culturally diverse classroom placements at middle or secondary public schools;
• Meet regularly with TEP students acting in a mentorship and advisory role;
• coordinate between TEP coursework and practicum activities for TEP students and school district Resident Teachers;
• work in consultation with school district personnel and Resident Teachers to identify classroom placements, promote growth in clinical teaching practice, and resolve problems;
• develop and maintain relationships between the university and school districts;
• participate in regular TEP faculty meetings, programmatic planning meetings, curriculum development efforts, and program and student evaluation activities;
• perform TEP admissions duties, including recruiting students, evaluating potential students, and admitting students to the TE program;
• participate in TEP committee work;
• collaborate with Teacher Education and other School of Education faculty to engage in inquiry about teacher education.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

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