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Associate Faculty CTEL

Associate Faculty CTEL

University of PhoenixSacramento. CA , US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

About the Position

Did you know you could teach for our university without leaving your current job? At University of Phoenix, our flexible class schedules mean you can teach for us part-time without interrupting your full-time career. That’s because we want faculty members who are active in their fields and bring real-world experience to the classroom.

For over four decades, the College of Education has been offering programs to support America's educators. Today, we remain committed to excellence and innovation as we continue to address the needs of schools and school districts throughout the United States. We serve the local needs of educators in select markets with courses designed to transform students into dedicated professionals capable of creating lasting and positive change in their communities by advancing student learning. Join us in our quest for excellence in preparing future educators.

The College of Education at University of Phoenix is looking for an individual to teach the following courses in the California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) program : CTEL / 501, CTEL / 501, and CTEL 503.

CTEL / 501 : Language and Language Development : This course examines language structure, second language acquisition theories, the nature of cognitive and affective language development, and sociocultural and political factors affecting language development. An analysis of the theories, models, processes, and stages of language acquisition will also be covered.

CTE / 502 : This course discusses instruction in the content areas, using both the first language and the second language, and principles for standards-based assessments, as well as the roles, purposes, and different types of assessments. Effective language and content-area assessments and foundations for programs for English learners and English language literacy are also analyzed. The course also examines English Language Development (ELD) and Specifically Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE), as well as resources, approaches and methods, listening and speaking, and reading and writing.

CTE / 503 : This course addresses culture and inclusion. Participants examine cultural concepts and perspectives, cultural diversity, cross-cultural interaction, and culturally-inclusive instruction. Cultural awareness and effective collaboration among teachers, English learners, their families, paraprofessionals, and the community to improve literacy development and learning is also explored.

  • As a faculty member you’ll be challenged with adding your professional expertise to instruct a curriculum which is centrally developed with specific learning objectives.
  • Provide timely and detailed feedback on a weekly basis and offer student support via classroom, phone, and email.
  • Utilize classroom learning system technology (provided by university), the Internet, and Microsoft Office software.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

  • Doctorate degree in an Educational field or an equivalent area; OR
  • Doctorate degree in any area AND a minimum of 18 applicable graduate credits with a focus in Education; OR
  • Masters’ degree in an Educational field or an equivalent area; OR
  • Masters’ degree in any area AND a minimum of 18 applicable graduate credits with a focus in Education
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the K-12 setting with a minimum of 3 years of current applicable experience, some of which must have been within the last 5 years.

    • REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

  • Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
  • REQUIRED CREDENTIALS : CLAD or ELA1 certificate AND a current K-12 certification in multiple subject or single subject instruction, Principal, or Administration.
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the K-12 setting with a minimum of 3 years of current applicable experience, some of which must have been within the last 5 years.
  • Acceptable professional positions can include but are not limited to : Classroom Teacher in a K-12 environment dealing with English language learners, Primary Teacher to English language learners, or Bilingual teachers.
  • CURRENCY :  Extended through : 1) Student Teacher Supervisor experience for K-12 student populations, or 2) Teaching for faculty with a Doctorate or Master’s in education
  • SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENT :  All faculty members must have one record of scholarship within the last five years that meets UOPX’s definition of scholarship engagement. Faculty who do not currently meet this requirement may still be qualified however; they have one year from the date the content area is approved to come into compliance with this Graduate Faculty Scholarship requirement to maintain the content area approval.

    • REQUIRED CALIFORNIA CREDENTIAL

  • A current CLAD or ELA1 certificate AND a current K-12 certification in multiple subject or single subject instruction, Principal, or Administration