Assistant Professor of Learning and Teaching

Position Information

• Position Title: Assistant Professor of Learning and Teaching
• Position Category: Faculty
• FLSA: Exempt
• Position Status: Tenure-Track
• FTE: .75 (academic year full-time)
• Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Dean, the faculty member is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned graduate courses. The faculty member will serve as a mentor to students; contribute to department and university activities as needed; and provide service to faculty and/or university committees as outlined in the faculty handbook.

The Department of Learning & Teaching offers credential programs in Multiple Subject (elementary), Single Subject (secondary), and Educational Specialists (Mild to Moderate Support Needs, Extensive Support Needs, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing). Common responsibilities for the position include teaching in the programs, student advisement, and service to the university and broader community.

Representative Duties

• Primary responsibilities for this position include teaching 24 units/year.
• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; create assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings for development of cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process across classroom and online settings.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepare and submit grades, data, and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Teach and hold office hours in person on campus, at least 4 days per week.
• Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within the first week of the class, as outlined in the faculty handbook.
• Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising, service, and scholarly, professional, and creative activities for Assistant Professors as outlined in the faculty handbook.
• Participate in service to the department, school, university, and P-22/K-12 community.
• Attend departmental and school-wide meetings.
• Support teacher candidates in completing their edTPA.
• Contribute to accreditation activities as needed.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline.
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching.
• Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment.
• University curricula.
• California’s Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) and teacher candidate assessment (i.e., edTPA).
• Local, state, and national educational issues and trends across the K-12 pipeline.
• Needs of students with exceptional learning needs.
• Community and campus resources, services, programs, and professionals available to students.
• Methods of gathering, analyzing, and preparing data.
• Modern computing technology.
• Record keeping techniques for student enrollment, attendance, and progress.

Ability To

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline.
• Mentor and support African American, Latinx, and Native American students.
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of university students.
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities.
• Oversee curriculum development and revisions for the department and review and assess academic programs offered by the department.
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
• Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
• Work constructively with colleagues and treat faculty, staff, administrators, and students with respect and professionalism.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within subject field or discipline.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a master’s degree in education, educational leadership, special education, or a related field and P-22 teaching experience.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity. Please see CLU’s diversity statement: https://www.callutheran.edu/about/diversity.htm

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of an appropriate earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in education, educational leadership, or a related field (required for tenure track positions; ABD will be accepted).
• 3–5 years of K–12 experience with evidence of sustained teaching effectiveness and research to drive instruction.
• Understanding of bilingual and dual language immersion education and effective biliteracy instruction within California K–12 schools.
• Successful involvement with university-public school partnerships.
• Pedagogical experience with hybrid or online teaching strategies.

Licenses and other requirements

None

Physical Abilities

Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; communicate clearly to exchange information in person and via the telephone or video; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files.

Working Environment

Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus.

Hiring Range

$73,000 - $82,000

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: Faculty001272020
• Number of Vacancies:
• Desired Start Date: 08/23/2027
• Position End Date:
• Open Date: 08/24/2026
• Close Date: 11/01/2026
• Open Until Filled: No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions

• A cover letter, including a statement about how the candidate’s experiences will further the HSI designation of the university and adapt to the needs of underrepresented and first-generation students
• A complete resume/curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy that addresses the candidate’s experience and/or motivation to teach and mentor underrepresented and first-generation students.
• Statement of Research/Creative Activities
• A list of references.
• Inclusive Excellence Statement.

Statement

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement of Research/Creative Activities
5. List of References
6. Other

Optional Documents