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American Jewish University

Los Angeles, CA | Full Time

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American Jewish University is Hiring a Remote F/T Faculty- School for Jewish Education and Leadership

American Jewish University invites nominations and applications for a full-time, non-tenure-eligible, multi-year contracted (with possibility of renewal) lecturer appointment in its School for Jewish Education and Leadership (SJEL) to begin in the fall 2024 semester.University Mission Statement: American Jewish University advances and elevates the Jewish journey of individuals, organizations, and our community through excellence in scholarship, teaching, engaged conversation, and outreach.SJEL, AJU’s education school, with its suite of online BA, MAEd, and EdD degree and certificate programs in Early Childhood Education (ECE), has experienced student enrollment growth. For the first time in its history, the SJEL has enrolled over 100 students in its programs during the fall 2023 semester, including approximately 70 degree-seeking students. Its recently launched EdD in Early Childhood Education Leadership, has an inaugural cohort this year of 11 students, and is projected to continue to grow in the 24-25 academic year.This full-time lecturer should be a specialist in the field of ECE, who is able to teach doctoral-level students, including chairing EdD dissertations. This individual will also be expected to contribute significantly to SJEL’s BA and MAEd in ECE programs, while supporting new programmatic growth opportunities in the areas of Jewish education and leadership. Since the SJEL has transitioned to offering almost exclusively online programs, this lecturer does not need to be Los Angeles-based; rather, this person will serve as a full-time, year-round professor who teaches classes and mentors students in our fall, spring, and summer terms. They will work primarily in online environs (via Zoom/Teams), and occasionally at in-person gatherings or retreats for our students on our campuses.The School seeks, first and foremost, an excellent student-centered instructor and educator. Applicants should possess a doctorate-level degree and, ideally, an academic publishing record in Jewish education. They should likewise be passionate about early childhood education, Jewish education, and AJU and SJEL’s missions! Primary Responsibilities The successful candidate will fulfill the duties of full-time faculty to include:

Teach courses in Early Childhood Education (ECE) at the BA, MA, and EdD level.
Mentor students, especially EdD students.
Chair and serve on EdD student dissertation committees.
Able to conduct research and publish in academic journals in Jewish education (preferably possesses a publishing record in peer-reviewed journals).
Contribute to student recruitment and outreach activities.
Contribute to programming/professional development for SJEL’s part-time lecturers.
Attend and participate in SJEL administrative meetings.
Contribute to innovation and new programmatic ideas for SJEL.
Serve on AJU’s Academic Faculty Senate and on its subcommittees.
Items listed may not be all inclusive and responsibilities may change over time.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Doctorate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development (or related field); ABD candidates will be considered.
At least three years of successful early childhood teaching experience.
Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level classes, ideally in hybrid and online formats.
Commitment to student-centered learning, teacher preparation, and excellence in teaching.
Commitment to inclusive communities.
A robust understanding of Jewish holidays, traditions, values, Torah, and Jewish communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

An established record of collaboration and research, with potential for obtaining external funding.

Application Procedure: Submit resume/curriculum vitae and a letter of application (cover letter) describing your teaching, scholarship, and service experience/interests and how these will support the distinctive mission and institutional learning outcomes of the American Jewish University. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by March 1, 2024, but the search committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.Contract Length and Renewal Process The contract duration for this position is 3 years, with the possibility of renewal. The candidate will be notified at least 12 months prior to the end of the 3-year contract termination if the position has the possibility of being renewed. Such determination is made by the University’s President, CAO, CFO, and Dean(s) in consideration of the University’s needs and finances. If the position is eligible for renewal, the lecturer (if they wish to continue in the role) will then have 3-months from when they are notified that the position can be renewed to submit a portfolio to be considered for another 3-year term. The portfolio will consist of materials related to the Lecturer’s teaching, service, and research. Since the position is in the full-time Lecturer category, the candidate will be reviewed primarily based on their contributions to teaching and service. Scholarship will be given secondary weight in the review. No external reviewers will be used. The candidate’s renewal is determined upon recommendation by the Committee of Academic Personnel (CAP) of the Academic Faculty Senate to the University’s Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and the CAO in turn to the President.Job Title: Faculty Status: Full-time / remote (with occasional in-person events at AJU’s Los Angeles and Ventura County locations)Hours: 35 Salary Range: $80,000 - $115,000 Department: SJELSupervisor: Dean of the School for the Jewish Education and Leadership: Dr. Bruce PowellEqual Employment Opportunity Statement: American Jewish University is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. University policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.