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.
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.
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. The anticipated appointment date is August 2027.
Summer research grants, moving expenses, start-up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.
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 CSUF Benefits.
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.
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. Alternatively, visit hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html, choose full-time faculty and search for position 558796.
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.
- A list of three references with relevant contact information.
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by October 1, 2026.
Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Kim Norman at knorman@fullerton.edu.
International candidates: California State University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.