Description

Job no: 552811
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Education/Library Science

Position: Assistant Professor of Teacher Education (Dual Language Development)
Effective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range: The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,666 to $7,916/per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin December 2, 2025. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium, dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students. The President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB’s Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience.

College of Education 
Department of Teacher Education 

 Required Qualifications:  

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or a related field with an emphasis on Bilingual/Multilingual Education in Spanish or Asian Languages or another closely related area of education. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2026  
• Earned teaching credential in the United States
• Possesses at least three years of teaching experience as a teacher of record in a United States transitional Kindergarten through Grade 6
• Experience teaching racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse, multilingual, and neurodiverse elementary-level students
• Exhibits commitment to teaching and working successfully with a diverse student population, including Black/African American, Latine/x, Native American/Indigenous, low-income, first-generation, and minoritized students in higher education
• Demonstrates potential for classroom-based scholarship in the field, especially bilingual or multilingual settings
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Preferred Qualifications:  

• At least one year of experience being the teacher of record in a dual language immersion classroom in the U.S. transitional Kindergarten through Grade 6
• Earned a state Bilingual Authorization (or equivalent authorization for out-of-state applicants) for one or more of the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, or Korean; with priority on Spanish language
• Potential for teaching effectiveness and excellence at the college level in teacher education program, with an emphasis on teacher preparation courses or post-baccalaureate courses in elementary education, bilingual education, and dual language development   
• Experience with mentoring preservice teachers in TK-12 urban settings, particularly those earning their bilingual authorization in elementary settings 
• Demonstrated capacity and potential for leadership (i.e., supporting other teachers, professional development) and/or curriculum design 
• Demonstrated ability in effective use of a wide range of instructional technologies and modalities pertaining to teacher education, including online teaching 
• Demonstrated capacity and potential for working with accreditation agencies, community partners, or bilingual communities
• Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
• Experience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom 

Requirements

Duties: 

• Teach a range of courses in the Master of Arts in Education: Early Childhood Development course(s); Master of Arts in Education: Dual Language Education course(s); and/or Multiple Subject Credential Program course(s)(Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof)
• Provide leadership and/or coordination with university supervisors in the Bilingual Authorization (BILA) pathway
• Conduct classroom-based scholarship or related research in the field
• Provide service at the department, college and university levels appropriate to the faculty rank

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

The Department of Teacher Education (TED) is composed of the Multiple Subject Credential Program, PK-3 Credential Program, Certificate Program in Reading and Literacy Added Authorization, Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Education in Dual Language Development, and Master of Early Childhood Education. The faculty and staff strive to prepare knowledgeable, caring, reflective, and highly competent teachers who are advocates for children, adolescents, and families. Our inquiry- and experience-based programs promote educational equity and excellence in contemporary, inclusive urban classrooms.

The College of Education at CSULB is amongst the premier educator preparation institutions in the state, preparing teachers, counselors, administrators and community leaders to promote equity and excellence in diverse urban settings through effective pedagogy, evidence-based practices, collaboration, leadership, innovation, scholarship, and advocacy. The College of Education fosters an environment of rigorous learning, critical dialogue and reflection, striving for inclusivity that embraces our mission of equity and excellence in our own scholarly work, practices and policies. We seek colleagues who are committed to our mission and are skilled at teaching and working in environments that reflect CSULB’s designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Serving Institution.

The College serves approximately 3,000 students, many of whom are the first in their families to pursue college degrees and reflect the racially and ethnically diverse population of CSULB and our local communities. Our academic programs range from undergraduate, to master’s and doctoral degrees, and education credentials that prepare candidates for careers in diverse, urban educational settings. With a low student to faculty ratio of 1:21, and strong, individualized advising from faculty and staff, students receive the support and attention needed to successfully complete their degrees.

As expert researchers and scholars, College of Education faculty provide rigorous courses designed to challenge and engage students, connecting theory and research with practice.  Our faculty provides experiences for College of Education students to explore the impact of their social identities and experiences in society that impact the students and clients they will serve, thereby fully preparing them for their chosen careers.

Clinical practice is central to programs in the College of Education. With over 100 local clinical practice partnerships, students within the College of Education gain invaluable hands-on experience with faculty mentors and skilled practitioners who help provide real world experience in diverse, urban settings, augmenting classroom instruction.

Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee Benefits

How to Apply - Required Documentation:                 

• A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: Student Success Statement
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications. For information on letters of application, please visit: Cover Letters  
• CV. For information on academic CVs, please visit: Academic CVs
• Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the final stage). A verbal reference will be required if you are selected as a finalist recommended for appointment
• Evidence of earned teaching credential in the United States
• Evidence of earned Bilingual Authorization, if applicable
• Copy transcript from the institution awarding the highest degree
• Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)

How to Apply: Click “the Apply Now” icon to complete the CSULB online application.

Requests for information and process should be addressed to:

Sharon Setting, Executive Assistant to the Dean
California State University, Long Beach
College of Education

(562) 985-2144 or E-Mail: Sharon.Setting@csulb.edu

Requests for information about the position should be addressed to:

Dr. Heather Macías, Search Committee Chair

Heather.Macias@csulb.edu

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with the most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding 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 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1, 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California, the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California.

All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for ensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistent with Federal, State and local regulations and University policies are implemented and maintained to provide for the protection of individuals and to safeguard the environment. Everyone is expected to comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety regulations and University policies, programs and procedures. For more information, the systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/18172024/latest/ and questions may be sent to Environmental_Health_Safety@csulb.edu.

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to fahr@csulb.edu.

All university program and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. To access CSULB’s full statement on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit Equity and Compliance, https://www.csulb.edu/equity-compliance.