Assistant Professor in Elementary Education/Literacy (Spanish-English) Specialization

Assistant Professor in Elementary Education/Literacy
(Spanish-English) Specialization

Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education

College of Education

Assistant Professor

Fall 2027

The Department of Elementary and Bilingual Education at
California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a
tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in Elementary
Education/Literacy (Spanish-English) Specialization with an
appointment to begin Fall 2027. The department consists of a
dynamic and diverse group of faculty scholars who thrive on
collaboration and innovative ideas. The faculty work together to
prepare educators in several existing programs offered in different
modalities (face to face, hybrid, and online): Multiple Subject
Teaching Credential, Combined Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
and M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, M.S. in Curriculum and
Instruction, and M.S. in Educational Technology.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a
minority-serving institution, affirmative action, and equal
opportunity employer. CSUF is strongly committed to increasing the
diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and fostering
principles of social justice and an inclusive environment within
which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive.
Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching,
research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify
their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the
University's strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose
underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe
and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and
Employment
This position is open and available to all
regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws,
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal
opportunity in education and employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity
means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the
resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a
university environment and in their communities. CSUF complies with
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in
Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section
31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and
federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination
Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment,
segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all
forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.

In addition, California State University, Fullerton is a leading
public university known for its strong academic programs and
commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in
the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation,
collaboration, and professional growth. The university values
teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where
students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a
designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and
Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The
university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021
and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation's leading
authority on Latinx student success. Cal State Fullerton is an
equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of
over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State
Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic
excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Joining Cal
State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to
making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from
various disciplines who share the university's mission and core
values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established
affinity groups you can join to support your success.

Position

We seek a knowledgeable colleague who can support diverse learners
in the areas of elementary education and literacy education in
English and Spanish-English bilingual contexts, and support the
College of Education's commitment to just, equitable and inclusive
education. The responsibilities of this tenure-track position
include the development and instruction of credential and graduate
courses in TK-8 teaching, with a focus on reading and
literacy/language arts methods courses in English and
Spanish-English bilingual contexts. Cohort leadership and field
supervision in multicultural urban environments are required
components of the position. A successful faculty colleague will
also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and
development of the department, advise/mentor students, engage in
scholarly research and publishing, serve on committees, and
participate in community/professional service. These activities are
essential for retention, tenure, and promotion.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in education with an emphasis in language and

literacy, reading, or related field by time of appointment.

• Current or expired clear Multiple Subject/Elementary teaching

credential with three years of teaching experience in diverse TK-8
settings OR three years of equivalent teaching experience.

• Evidence of biliteracy in Spanish-English.
• Experience using asset-based and developmentally appropriate

literacy and dual-language pedagogies.

• Experience with student-centered approaches to integrating

technology into teaching and learning environments.

• Experience facilitating learning in hybrid and online

environments.

• Demonstrated advocacy and successful programming for

communities of color and communities historically underserved and
marginalized by educational policies and practices.

• Demonstrated commitment to just, equitable, and inclusive

education in teaching, scholarship, and/or service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multiple Subject/Elementary teaching credential.
• Experience working with multilingual communities and evidence

of a commitment to honoring plurilingualism and promoting language
equity.

• Experience teaching in Spanish (e.g., afterschool programs,

research projects, newcomer programs, dual language, dual immersion
programs).

• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and

community.

Application

A complete online application must be received by electronic
submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html,
choose full-time faculty, search for the position
558796, and provide the following required
materials:

• Cover letter in which you respond to the required and preferred

qualifications.

• Curriculum vitae.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for

initial review).

• Teaching statement.
• Research statement.
• Diversity statement on just, equitable, and inclusive

education:

• This statement provides the candidate's unique perspective on

their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for
promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their
professional careers. This statement aims to help the department
identify candidates with professional experience, intellectual
commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could
help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas.

• Diversity is a defining feature of California's past, present,

and future. Increasing the diversity of our educators to better
reflect the population of California is just one aspect of the
College of Education's dedication to just, equitable and inclusive
education. Diversity refers to the variety of personal experiences,
values, and worldviews arising from cultural and circumstance
differences. Such differences include race, ethnicity, gender, age,
religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation,
socioeconomic status, geographic region, and more.

• All College of Education students leave with a perspective that

recognizes, honors, and respects the knowledge and strengths all
learners bring from their communities and identities. This
perspective is known as Just Equitable and Inclusive Education
(JEIE) and is evident in all our programs. College of Education
students use this perspective to make community-based assets an
integral component of curricular and pedagogical development to
enhance academic success. In this way, our students learn to value
and draw upon students' backgrounds not only to support them in
developing skills leading to success in the broader society but
also as a mechanism to transform our schools and communities. We
believe all faculty and staff working for the College must share
these same commitments.

Visit this webpage
to learn more about Just, Equitable and Inclusive Education
(JEIE).

The diversity statement should focus on your commitment to Just,
Equitable, and Inclusive Education. The diversity statement will be
assessed based on knowledge, experience, application, and expertise
as it relates to JEIE. The strongest statement will have an
emphasis on the intersectionality between JEIE and social identity
or marker (social class, race, gender, sexual orientation,
language, etc.). This statement can take several different forms
and should address at least one of the following:

• Your contributions to advancing principles focused on

JEIE.

• How you incorporate principles of JEIE into your instructional

practices, research, and/or service activities.

• How you have personally experienced JEIE.
• Your experiences and/or qualifications that enhance your

ability to work with diverse students, faculty, parents, and
community stakeholders.

• A list of three references with relevant contact information:
• Each of the finalists' three references will be contacted via

email to participate in a reference call. On the References page of
the online application, enter information and email addresses for
three referents. At the appropriate time in the search process,
they will receive a request via email to participate in a reference
call.

Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Kim Norman
at knorman@fullerton.edu.

Application Deadline

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be
received by October 1, 2026. The anticipated
appointment date is August 2027.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range
is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic
year). The anticipated hiring range is $7,239 to $7,381 per
month.

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and
qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits
employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite
sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work
(https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a
reduced teaching load may be available.

CSUF Benefits

An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes
health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent
fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit
retirement through the state system and optional tax-sheltering
opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit
https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first
become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a
10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

Additional Information

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the
strength of the applicant pool.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have
received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision
determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the
last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the
minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of
employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of
the application process must also sign a release form that
authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current
and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.

International Candidates
California State
University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B
petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

For tenure-track faculty positions, California State University,
Fullerton is currently not sponsoring H-1B applicants subject to
the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on
September 19, 2025. Individuals in the U.S. who hold a valid lawful
nonimmigrant status visa can have a petition filed on their behalf
to change their status to H-1B without being subjected to the fee.
For example, the fee does not apply to an H-1B petition filed by an
individual presently in the U.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status
holder.

CSU Policies

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated
reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU
Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of
employment.

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

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified
applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

Notice of
Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information
for Title IX Coordinator.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU)
Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose
business operations reside within the State of California. It
requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the
State of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus
instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU
also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently
from a business location outside of the United States.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have
received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision
determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the
last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the
minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of
employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of
the application process must also sign a release form that
authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current
and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/558796/assistant-professor-in-elementary-educationliteracy-spanishenglish-specialization
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