CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

College of Education

Recruitment # 430

Executive Director:   The Center for Language Minority Education and Research (CLMER)

POSITION:  Executive Director of the Center for Language Minority Education and Research (CLMER) with partial assignment as Project Director of Grants dependent on future grants. A primary responsibility of the Executive Director is to obtain funding through grants and contracts that will support and advance the work of the Center. The Executive Director is expected to promote educational reform for inclusive 21st century learning and teaching by demonstrating a commitment to advancing social justice and to the vision, mission, service model, and philosophy of the center.  CLMER is a university based consultation, research, and training center serving schools and communities dedicated to improving education for multicultural communities. CLMER is dedicated to developing services and programs and engaging in inquiry and research efforts that are in line with the Center’s priorities of language rights, critical pedagogy, community learning theory, technology integration, anti-racist education, and family-school-community collaboration.

EFFECTIVE DATE:    July 1, 2008

RANK:   OPEN, Tenure track (12 month) appointment and in an appropriate department in the College of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Ph.D. or equivalent and a combination of education professional experience, and life experience which will enable the candidate to advance CLMER’s mission. Successful recent experience in securing governmental and private funds for major projects. Experience in successfully managing large federal and foundation grants and contract budgets. Successful research and demonstrated scholarship to positively impact services and outcomes for target populations of CLMER’s work, e.g., diverse, traditionally underserved children, youth and families. Strong collaborative and participatory management style and leadership skills. Demonstrated leadership in advocacy for and partnerships with ethnically and linguistically diverse community-based organizations and groups. Successful experience working with local, state and federal educational agencies, with a strong focus on language minority education and teacher preparation, curriculum, and instruction. Successful K-12 teaching, research, or leadership experience in school reform and school improvement initiatives. Multilingual and cross-cultural competency.  Successful experience working in a multilingual and multicultural environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent communication and research skills. Successful experience in building partnerships with legislative bodies impacting language minority education, e.g., local school boards, state and county boards of education. Familiarity with state and federal laws affecting education. Experience with global and international educational initiatives. Experience mentoring and advising diverse student and parent groups on campus and in the community. Demonstrated leadership and advocacy in the areas of language minority education to promote equity in P-16 curriculum and instruction.

DUTIES: The Executive Director of CLMER will provide leadership for the Center and direct the work of the professional staff.  He/she will continue to initiate partnerships with ethnically and linguistically diverse community-based organizations and groups to advance CLMER’s vision and mission. He/She will provide leadership in the development of proposals and direct funded projects in the Center.  The Executive Director will guide the Centers’ research agenda. He/she will advocate for CLMER priorities and collaborate with the College of Education and the University in promoting school improvement for all students. Faculty responsibilities, as appropriate, in the assigned department.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Letter of application which specifically addresses minimum and preferred qualifications described above, as well as other relevant information. Completed application form (SC-1; available from Dean’s Office). Curriculum vita. Documentation of successful teaching, grant writing, and project reports. Three current letters of recommendation and official transcript from institution awarding highest degree.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Position open until filled.  Review of applications begins December 1, 2007. Candidates are encouraged to submit complete applications as early as possible.  Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

Dean, College of Education

California State University, Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA. 90840-2201

FAX 562-985-4951

Email: Marquita Grenot-Scheyer: mgrenot@csulb.edu

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

REVISED

8-21-07