Program Director in Teacher Education (University of California Los Angeles)

Program Director - Teacher Education - Contract Position Job #JPF06489 UNEX-EXTENSION HUMAN RESOURCES / Continuing Education / UCLA Position overview Position title:Program Director Teacher Education Application Window Open date: May 28th, 2021 Next review date: Friday, May 28, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Under the direct supervision of the Department Director, CE III, the Continuing Educator (CE) shares academic and administrative responsibility for the development, implementation, marketing, fiscal management, ongoing evaluation, and academic quality and supervision of the teacher education programs. The CE relates to constituents and agencies including: The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies, the Los Angeles County Office of Education, local school districts, charter school organizations, and other community and government organizations. Under the direction of the Director, the incumbent is responsible for the administration of self-supporting cost centers that generate approximately $1M annually and 1,500 enrollments. The incumbent monitors changing trends in Education, keeps abreast of legislative mandates, and forms partnerships to implement educational reform initiatives. The incumbent coordinates and facilitates all CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) accreditation activities. In efforts to expand and reach underserved communities, responsibilities will include statewide and local outreach efforts. The incumbent serves as a member of various ad hoc committees and task forces convened at the discretion of the Director and/or the Dean’s Office. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate outstanding leadership, excellent academic and managerial skills, enthusiasm for UCLA Extension’s public service educational mission, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The incumbent also represents the institution and the department in a number of regional networks and professional associations related to the education field. Competencies & Qualifications: An advanced degree in the field of Education with an emphasis on child development and teaching. Experience in educational accreditation activities e.g. CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and WASC accreditation. CA teaching credential and experience in teaching and/or administration in K-12 as well as teacher preparation and professional development required. Knowledge of CCTC credentialing processes and experience in program standards, new credential proposal submissions, and accreditation is required. Active and positive relationships with school districts, charter school organizations, county offices of education, regional networks, and CTC. Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills are required. Experience with outreach to, and programming supports for, underserved communities and students. Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education and professional development programs in the field of Education Ability to develop creative continuing education programs within an entrepreneurial framework in response to changing needs and trends in the field of Education. Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills with an ability to relate as peer to faculty, professional associations, community leadership groups, local district, county, and state personnel, and University Extension colleagues. Specific strengths in building partnerships among constituent groups required. Experience in an academic environment and local, county, and regional school districts and organizations Knowledge and facility with computers, leading word-processing and financial management software within an electronic network office environment. Experience in report writing, proposal and grant writing Experience or understanding of distance learning methods and techniques for adult education using online learning formats. Ability to use multimedia software and tools in the development of online courses and formats. Ability to work successfully with a highly diverse staff and student population. Active and positive relationships with the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies. A valid clear CA K-12 teaching credential. Experience in developing, implementing, maintaining, and analyzing educational program assessments Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) An advanced degree in the field of Education with an emphasis on child development and teaching. Experience in educational accreditation activities e.g. CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and WASC accreditation. CA teaching credential and experience in teaching and/or administration in K-12 as well as teacher preparation and professional development required. Knowledge of CCTC credentialing processes and experience in program standards, new credential proposal submissions, and accreditation is required. Active and positive relationships with school districts, charter school organizations, county offices of education, regional networks, and CTC. Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills are required. Experience with outreach to, and programming supports for, underserved communities and students. Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education and professional development programs in the field of Education Ability to develop creative continuing education programs within an entrepreneurial framework in response to changing needs and trends in the field of Education. Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills with an ability to relate as peer to faculty, professional associations, community leadership groups, local district, county, and state personnel, and University Extension colleagues. Specific strengths in building partnerships among constituent groups required. Experience in an academic environment and local, county, and regional school districts and organizations Knowledge and facility with computers, leading word-processing and financial management software within an electronic network office environment. Experience in report writing, proposal and grant writing Experience or understanding of distance learning methods and techniques for adult education using online learning formats. Ability to use multimedia software and tools in the development of online courses and formats. Ability to work successfully with a highly diverse staff and student population. Active and positive relationships with the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies. A valid clear CA K-12 teaching credential. Experience in developing, implementing, maintaining, and analyzing educational program assessments Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching - Please write a statement of your teaching andragogy and pedagogy (1 page maximum). Topics to discuss include your conception of teaching and learning; a description of how you teach; and a justification for why you teach that way. Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document. (Optional) statement of AEDI - UCLA Extension Education and UCLA School of Education & Information Science (SE&IS) strive to advance the following mission statement, “SE&IS is dedicated to inquiry, the advancement of knowledge, the improvement of professional practice, and service to the education and information professions. SE&IS develops future generations of scholars, teachers, information professionals, and institutional leaders. Work is guided by the principles of individual responsibility, diversity, social justice, an ethic of caring, and commitment to the communities we serve.” In the space below, please describe how you will support and advance student and staff understanding of these principles. Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) via SkillSurvey Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06489 Help contact: vlarians@unex.ucla.edu Campus Information The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

Program Director - Teacher Education - Contract Position

Job #JPF06489

UNEX-EXTENSION HUMAN RESOURCES / Continuing Education / UCLA

Position overview

Position title:Program Director Teacher Education

Application Window

Open date: May 28th, 2021

Next review date: Friday, May 28, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Jun 24, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Under the direct supervision of the Department Director, CE III, the Continuing Educator (CE) shares academic and administrative responsibility for the development, implementation, marketing, fiscal management, ongoing evaluation, and academic quality and supervision of the teacher education programs. The CE relates to constituents and agencies including: The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies, the Los Angeles County Office of Education, local school districts, charter school organizations, and other community and government organizations.

Under the direction of the Director, the incumbent is responsible for the administration of self-supporting cost centers that generate approximately $1M annually and 1,500 enrollments. The incumbent monitors changing trends in Education, keeps abreast of legislative mandates, and forms partnerships to implement educational reform initiatives. The incumbent coordinates and facilitates all CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) accreditation activities. In efforts to expand and reach underserved communities, responsibilities will include statewide and local outreach efforts.

The incumbent serves as a member of various ad hoc committees and task forces convened at the discretion of the Director and/or the Dean’s Office. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate outstanding leadership, excellent academic and managerial skills, enthusiasm for UCLA Extension’s public service educational mission, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The incumbent also represents the institution and the department in a number of regional networks and professional associations related to the education field.

Competencies & Qualifications:

An advanced degree in the field of Education with an emphasis on child development and teaching.
Experience in educational accreditation activities e.g. CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and WASC accreditation.
CA teaching credential and experience in teaching and/or administration in K-12 as well as teacher preparation and professional development required.
Knowledge of CCTC credentialing processes and experience in program standards, new credential proposal submissions, and accreditation is required.
Active and positive relationships with school districts, charter school organizations, county offices of education, regional networks, and CTC.
Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Experience with outreach to, and programming supports for, underserved communities and students.
Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education and professional development programs in the field of Education
Ability to develop creative continuing education programs within an entrepreneurial framework in response to changing needs and trends in the field of Education.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills with an ability to relate as peer to faculty, professional associations, community leadership groups, local district, county, and state personnel, and University Extension colleagues. Specific strengths in building partnerships among constituent groups required.
Experience in an academic environment and local, county, and regional school districts and organizations
Knowledge and facility with computers, leading word-processing and financial management software within an electronic network office environment.
Experience in report writing, proposal and grant writing
Experience or understanding of distance learning methods and techniques for adult education using online learning formats. Ability to use multimedia software and tools in the development of online courses and formats.
Ability to work successfully with a highly diverse staff and student population.
Active and positive relationships with the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies.
A valid clear CA K-12 teaching credential.
Experience in developing, implementing, maintaining, and analyzing educational program assessments

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

An advanced degree in the field of Education with an emphasis on child development and teaching.
Experience in educational accreditation activities e.g. CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and WASC accreditation.
CA teaching credential and experience in teaching and/or administration in K-12 as well as teacher preparation and professional development required.

Knowledge of CCTC credentialing processes and experience in program standards, new credential proposal submissions, and accreditation is required.
Active and positive relationships with school districts, charter school organizations, county offices of education, regional networks, and CTC.
Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Experience with outreach to, and programming supports for, underserved communities and students.

Experience in program design, implementation, and evaluation of continuing education and professional development programs in the field of Education
Ability to develop creative continuing education programs within an entrepreneurial framework in response to changing needs and trends in the field of Education.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills with an ability to relate as peer to faculty, professional associations, community leadership groups, local district, county, and state personnel, and University Extension colleagues. Specific strengths in building partnerships among constituent groups required.
Experience in an academic environment and local, county, and regional school districts and organizations
Knowledge and facility with computers, leading word-processing and financial management software within an electronic network office environment.
Experience in report writing, proposal and grant writing

Experience or understanding of distance learning methods and techniques for adult education using online learning formats. Ability to use multimedia software and tools in the development of online courses and formats.
Ability to work successfully with a highly diverse staff and student population.
Active and positive relationships with the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies.
A valid clear CA K-12 teaching credential.
Experience in developing, implementing, maintaining, and analyzing educational program assessments

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching - Please write a statement of your teaching andragogy and pedagogy (1 page maximum). Topics to discuss include your conception of teaching and learning; a description of how you teach; and a justification for why you teach that way.
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.
(Optional)
statement of AEDI - UCLA Extension Education and UCLA School of Education & Information Science (SE&IS) strive to advance the following mission statement, “SE&IS is dedicated to inquiry, the advancement of knowledge, the improvement of professional practice, and service to the education and information professions. SE&IS develops future generations of scholars, teachers, information professionals, and institutional leaders. Work is guided by the principles of individual responsibility, diversity, social justice, an ethic of caring, and commitment to the communities we serve.” In the space below, please describe how you will support and advance student and staff understanding of these principles.

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

via SkillSurvey

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF06489

Help contact: vlarians@unex.ucla.edu

Campus Information

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

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