Visiting Assistant Professor of Online Education

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in the teacher preparation program using online methodologies
• Developing engaging, interactive online learning experiences that maintain rigor and promote active learning
• Utilizing diverse educational technologies to create inclusive, accessible learning environments
• Modeling best practices in online pedagogy for teacher candidates
• Providing timely, meaningful feedback on student work through digital platforms
• Leading the redesign of hybrid teacher preparation curriculum to fully online delivery
• Creating digital resources, modules, and assessment tools aligned with online learning best practices
• Ensuring curriculum meets CTC requirements while optimizing for online delivery
• Implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and accessibility standards
• Collaborating with School of Education faculty on program development and continuous improvement
• Partnering with instructional designers and educational technology specialists
• Contributing to departmental meetings, program assessment, and accreditation activities
• Managing courses within the university's Learning Management System (LMS) with advanced proficiency
• Maintaining accurate records and submitting grades in a timely manner
• Advising teacher candidates on academic progress and program requirements
• Participating in student recruitment and retention efforts

Key Expectations

• Maintain flexible hours to accommodate online course delivery, virtual office hours, and collaboration with School of Education faculty and staff
• Commitment to innovation in online teacher preparation and excellence in teaching

Required Qualifications

• A Doctorate degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology, or a related field (ABD considered)
• Demonstrated expertise in online pedagogy and instructional design for higher education
• Prominent experience teaching in teacher preparation programs (online, hybrid, or face-to-face)
• Advanced proficiency with Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.) and educational technologies
• Experience designing and delivering fully online courses with evidence of student success
• Experience with a diverse range of learners and a strong grasp of current academic content standards and effective teaching strategies
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and accessibility standards
• Commitment to equity-minded teaching practices

Strongly Desired Qualifications

• A California teaching credential
• K-12 classroom teaching experience (minimum 3 years strongly preferred)
• Expertise in synchronous and asynchronous online teaching methodologies
• Familiarity with video-based teaching and feedback tools (e.g., GoReact, Swivl, Edthena)
• A commitment to promoting the engagement of minoritized learners in digital spaces
• Published scholarship or presentations on online learning in teacher education
• Experience with Quality Matters or similar online course quality frameworks
• Experience with CTC accreditation processes and requirements

Content Area Expertise

• A K-12 teaching background in one of the following high-need areas: Special Education (Mild to Moderate), Single Subject (Mathematics, science, or foreign languages), Multiple Subject