FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

Program Director / Clinical Faculty in Designated Subjects Education

POSITION: Part-time, with faculty rank; non-continuing status track (non-tenure); clinical position; 11 month faculty appointment in the Educational Leadership division of the School of Education.

STARTING DATE: August 1st; review of applications is on-going and will continue until a suitable candidate is discerned.

The Designated Subjects (DSE) program resides in the Educational Leadership division of the School of Education. The program offers three credentials: Career Technical Education (CTE), Special Subjects, and Supervision and Coordination. All credentials are fully accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Courses are offered face-to-face (F2F) in Fresno, Visalia, and totally online in Moodle. Most F2F courses are designed to take advantage of the blended online format. Candidates are required to take 15 units; the English Language Learner (EL) authorization is embedded in the coursework.

DSE teacher candidates progress through the coursework in cohorts, two are formed each year, one in the spring and one in the fall. It typically takes 9-10 months to complete the program. Because candidates are considered experts in their field, they do not require the teaching of the subject matter, but must develop into outstanding teachers by thoroughly understanding the theory and pedagogy of teaching.

The faculty position will be based at the FPU North Fresno Campus and may require travel to regional campuses in Visalia, Merced, and Bakersfield. Courses are taught in the evenings at the Regional Campuses. Travel to clinical sites throughout the valley is required for clinical evaluation of students, contracting, and student placement.

ROLE

• Ongoing professional development and participation in teacher preparation professional organizations, and agencies;
• Maintain professional memberships and professional development;
• Advise, mentor, support, and evaluate teacher candidates at the beginning, throughout, and at the completion of their program; 
• Work closely with CTC in the credentialing process for the preliminary and clear CTE credential;
• Provide leadership, instruction, and support to DSE faculty;
• Recruit, advise, mentor, and evaluate new and continuing DSE teacher candidates;
  • Communicate the mission and goals of the program to prospective candidates;
  • Examine and determine the qualifications and legitimacy of candidates;
  • Create an Educational Plan for all candidates;
  • Submit credential recommendation to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the preliminary and clear credentials;
  • Hold instructional and informative meetings with faculty;
  • Meet annually with the DSE Advisory Council;
  • Develop innovative projects for the program;
  • Maintain a sustainable connection with the accrediting agency;
  • Work closely with county offices of education, schools, school districts, and prison educational leaders;
  • Cultivate relationships with local industries and organizations;
  • Assure that equity, diversity, and ethics are embedded in curriculum;
  • Promote the value and impact of the DSE credentialed teacher;
  • Teach DSE courses as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Masters degree in education;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the CTE, Common Core, and CSTP standards;
• Demonstrated evidence of exemplary teaching abilities;
• Deep understanding of the needs of a wide variety of learners, including English Language Learners;
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations;
• Evidence of utilizing technological skills to enhance learning;
• Commitment to the Christian faith and the University’s mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.

Preferred:

• Terminal degree, or enrolled in a terminal degree program;
• Record or promise of scholarly achievement.

UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION

Fresno Pacific University offers undergraduate and graduate programs that stress solid academic preparation and a strong ethical foundation. Some 3,700 traditional and adult students attend classes on the main campus in southeast Fresno or centers in North Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield and Merced as well as online. The university also reaches about 10,000 students through professional development studies. FPU has the highest four-year graduation rate of any Central Valley college or university, is a Hispanic Serving Institution, with a Hispanic student population of 35 percent, and is one of the top 10 HSIs nationally in graduating Hispanic students. The Valley’s only comprehensive Christian university granting master’s degrees, the university is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and ranked in the top tier among western universities—master’s category by U.S. News & World Report. FPU is affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church, and all employees express a personal Christian commitment and support the Christian mission of the university. A description of the unique quality of FPU as an academic community can be found in the Fresno Pacific University Idea at fresno.edu/about/fpu_idea.

COMPENSATION: Dependent on qualifications and experience, and paid out over 12 months. Full-time benefits include insurance (medical, vision, dental, LTD), retirement (TIAA-CREF), Section 125 options.      

APPLICATION:   A faculty application is available at http://www.fresno.edu/visitors/careers - the link is in the job description on the FPU website.

Send a letter of application, a completed faculty application form (including personal statements), curriculum vita, three letters of reference (including one pastoral), and transcripts or placement file to:

            Gary Gramenz, PhD

            Dean, School of Education

            Fresno Pacific University

            1717 S. Chestnut Avenue, Box 2001

            Fresno, CA 93702

            OR: email soe.applications@fresno.edu

Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic or social background, sex, age, or disability. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply.