Assistant Professor of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education

DepartmentSpecial Education & Linguistically Diverse Education

About the University

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups. 

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About the School of Education

The School of Education prepares people who will “Teach, Lead, and Transform.” MSU Denver’s School of Education develops excellent teachers and educational leaders who engage in reflective practice and scholarly activity, and who are ethical decision makers and agents of social change. We provide an intellectually rigorous, culturally relevant curriculum that fosters pedagogical expertise, cultivates critical thinking, and promotes imagination.  

We acknowledge the present and historical systems of oppression and marginalization that permeate all levels of society and believe these structures of power and privilege need to be deeply understood by all members of our SOE community. We are committed to actively dismantling these systems and barriers within our SOE, and value lived experience that supports this work. 

Position Summary

The School of Education and MSU Denver invite applications for a full time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor within the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLD) program. The CLD added endorsement program at MSU Denver prepares educators to work with the growing number of K-12 emerging bilingual students in Colorado. Grounded in evidence-based practices and research, the CLD program provides educators with the skills and knowledge to accommodate and ensure the academic success of culturally and linguistically diverse students across the state. CLD courses are required by all teaching licenses by the Colorado Department of Education, which makes the CLD endorsement courses pivotal to all SOE licensure programs. 

Because the SOE is committed to sustaining and honoring the cultural and linguistic practices of our Latine/Latinx/Hispanic communities, we also offer the CLD Bilingual Education Specialist (BES) K-12 Endorsement. All Colorado licensed teachers who are proficient in Spanish and English and want to work in bilingual Spanish classrooms can add this credential to their teaching license. 
 

MSU Denver has a robust mentoring program for tenure-track faculty. The candidate will be enrolled in the Roadrunner Faculty Academy during their first year. This is a year-long course designed to support new faculty navigate faculty life and thrive in teaching, scholarly activity and service. 

Responsibilities

A successful candidate must have the ability to effectively:

• Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels including day and/or evening courses (with possible weekend sections) in the teacher preparation program, which may include: (a) Foundations of CLD and Bilingual Education, Assessment of CLD Students, Second Language Acquisition, ESL and Bilingual Education Methods, Bilingual Theory and Research, and Literacy and Biliteracy Development for Emergent Bilingual Students; (b) Other required clinical and curricular educator preparation duties, such as revising or creating courses to align with state mandates, preparing students for state required teacher education assessments, and more' (c) Supervision of field experiences and/or student teachers in PreK-12 settings. 
• Maintain office hours per week during the academic year as indicated in the Faculty Employment Handbook.
• Teach courses in a variety of formats including, in person (on campus), hybrid, or completely online format (synchronous and/or asynchronous). 
• Work collaboratively with Colorado schools and community agencies.
• Work effectively with colleagues to develop, evaluate, and teach CLD and BES courses as well as design CLD and BES curricula. 
• Demonstrate experience and commitment to meet the educational needs of students from diverse student populations.
• Demonstrate commitment to teaching, advising, research, and service to the Department, School, University, and professional community.
• Develop and implement a research agenda that includes publication and dissemination of peer- reviewed manuscripts and presentations at peer-reviewed professional conferences.
• Serve, lead, and actively participate in events and meetings with students to build community and support them socially and academically as well as other faculty and staff in affinity groups, committees, or student organizations. 
• Pursue external funding and lead initiatives to improve our academic and service programs.
   

Required Qualifications

Doctorate in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language, or related field is required. ABD candidates are welcome to apply, however, the degree must be conferred prior to the start of appointment in August 2025.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of professional teaching experience in linguistically diverse settings
• Bilingual/biliterate proficiency, particularly in Spanish (Bilingual Education Specialist endorsement classes taught in Spanish)
• Knowledge, research expertise, and/or experience in bilingual and ESL/CLD education
• Professional experience working with children/youth, families, and communities in a variety of linguistically diverse settings
• Exhibit knowledge about issues in the field of culturally and linguistically diverse education and bilingual education
• Experience and/or ability to work with and commitment to the educational needs of a linguistically and culturally diverse urban population, including first-generation, adult, working, and other identity representations
• Experience and/or ability to work effectively with colleagues to develop, evaluate, and teach CLD and BES courses that will effectively support the success of all students
• Experience and/or ability to collaborate in partnerships with K-12 schools and community agencies
• Experience and/or ability to pursue external funding and lead initiatives to improve our academic and service program

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $75,000. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, please visit our Benefits section.

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Instructions to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site, https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver, and search for JR103284. Click on Apply to submit the following required materials:

Complete an application and attach the following required documents:

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Letter of application/cover letter

3. Teaching philosophy

4. References. Please prepare a list of the names and contact information for three professional references

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by Monday, January 13, 2025.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting RepresentativeTanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email[email protected]Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. 

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.