Assistant Professor of Education - Urban Learning

Urban Learning: Situated in the Department of Literacy and Reading Education
College of Education
Assistant Professor
Fall 2025

The Department of Literacy and Reading Education at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track assistant professor position in education to begin in the fall of 2025.

California State University Fullerton is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

Diversity is a defining feature of California's past, present, and future. Increasing the diversity of our educators to better reflect the population of California is just one aspect of the College of Education's dedication to Just, Equitable, and Inclusive Education (JEIE). Diversity refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews arising from cultural and circumstance differences. Such differences include race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic region, and more. All College of Education students leave with a perspective that recognizes, honors, and respects the knowledge and strengths all learners bring from their communities and identities. College of Education students use this perspective to make community-based resources an integral component of curricular and pedagogical development to enhance academic success. In this way, our students learn to value and draw upon students’ backgrounds not only to support them in developing skills leading to success in the broader society but also as a mechanism to transform our schools and communities. We believe all faculty and staff working for the College must share these same commitments.

Click here https://ed.fullerton.edu/jeie/ to learn more about JEIE.

The Urban Learning Major
The Bachelor of Arts in Urban Learning interdisciplinary program prepares students to become educators dedicated to fostering a just, equitable, and inclusive education within schools. This transformative undergraduate curriculum is tailored for those interested in obtaining a post-baccalaureate teaching credential in special education or elementary education. Complementing the coursework, students engage in observational fieldwork hours to gain practical experience before undertaking post-baccalaureate student teaching. The Urban Learning program stands as a testament to collaborative efforts across the college, epitomizing the institution's commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. By embracing diverse academic disciplines, students cultivate a deep understanding of the intricate challenges inherent in urban education and develop the necessary skills to tackle these complexities with creativity, innovation, and empathy. In essence, the Bachelor of Arts in Urban Learning offers a rigorous and transformative educational journey, empowering students to become change agents in the pursuit of educational justice and equity.

For more information about the Urban Learning major, please visit: https://ed.fullerton.edu/undergraduate-programs/urban-learning/

Position
The assistant professor will play a pivotal role in designing, delivering, and assessing an innovative Urban Learning undergraduate degree program centered on transforming education for historically marginalized groups. This program aims to produce future teachers and education professionals who deeply understand social justice issues and the critical skills necessary to effect groundbreaking and transformative change in educational settings. As an assistant professor, you will have the opportunity to shape the curriculum, guide students' intellectual growth, engage in cutting-edge research, and foster a learning environment that centers on social equity and inclusion. This position will also engage in recruitment activities for the Urban Learning major.

Required Qualifications

1. Earned doctorate in education or a