Open Rank Clinical Faculty and Director of Teacher Preparation Programs

Who We Are
The Department of Teaching and Learning, in the School of Education, at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a Carnegie-classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants for a clinical faculty position in teacher education who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence and the building of a just society.
LMU is federally recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacifica Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized by the State of California as a Black-Serving Institution (BSI). These designations reflect the university's continuing commitment to supporting student success, belonging, and thriving within a diverse academic community. As a Catholic, Jesuit, and Marymount Univerisity, LMU values faculty who engage students as whole persons and pursue scholary work that promotes justice, equity, and the Common Good.
Position Summary
The position is a clinical non-tenure track faculty appointment. This is a term position for which annual renewal is contingent on the programmatic and budgetary needs of the School of Education.
Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning, the Clinical Faculty and Director of Teacher Preparation Programs provides strategic, administrative, and academic leadership for the institution's educator preparation programs. This position partners with faculty and the department Chair to ensure program quality, compliance with state and national accreditation and certification requirements, continuous improvement, and the recruitment and support of teacher candidates. The strategic role of this position is to innovate and design relevant, current, and sustainable credential programs in collaboration with Associate Deans and the department. The Director serves as a key liaison among the School of Education, K-12 partner schools, state education agencies, and accrediting bodies, fostering collaborative relationships that advance the program's mission to prepare educators who advance educational opportunity and respond to the varied cultural, linguistic, social, and community contexts of California schools.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
LMU School of Education promotes the leadership, lifelong learning, and wellness of students, families, and communities across a broad array of settings, experiences, and backgrounds. Together, we advance equity-minded, ethical, and research-informed preparation and practices for education and mental health professionals. We promote rigorous, relevant, and community-engaged interdisciplinary research, and we foster authentic, collaborative partnerships that link research, preparation, and practice. In alignment with our Jesuit and Marymount heritage and the mission of Loyola Marymount University, we promote values of inclusion and emphasize serving historically underserved communities and students.
Our programs prepare professionals who advance our mission in their teaching and in their roles as school and community leaders. We continually improve our programs, fostering greater responsiveness to the most pressing challenges facing schools by drawing inspiration and collaboration from our partnership network. Areas of opportunity for innovation include school-university partnerships, university-assisted community schools, multilingual education, special education, dual-credential offerings, the ethical application of artificial intelligence in instruction, children’s socio-emotional well-being, community-engaged scholarship, and trauma-informed education. Applicants are invited to articulate connections to and interest in engaging with these areas
DEPARTMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
The Department of Teaching and Learning prepares future K-12 educators to work in schools across all educational sectors, including Catholic. charter, independent, and traditional public schools. We offer preliminary single-subject, multiple-subject, and mild-to-moderate support needs (MMSN) education specialist instruction, California credentials, bilingual authorization, alternative certifications, and M.A. Programs. Our programs span the range of teacher preparation pathways: internships, the traditional student-teacher model, and residency programs. Additionally, we prepare future Catholic educators through our CAST and PLACE preparation programs. Our programs are offered in both hybrid and online formats, serving school partners and students across California. The state credential programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
KEY RESPONSBILITIES
Program Leadership & Administration
Provide strategic vision and day-to-day administration for all teacher preparation programs and pathways, including alternative certification pathways, in consultation with department faculty and program leads, if applicable.
Lead the work of department faculty, academic program directors, and clinical experience team in the areas of curriculum development, program design, and course sequencing to ensure coherence, relevancy, compliance with state standards and accreditation requirements, integration of state-mandated assessments, and alignment with current pedagogical research and trends in the field.
In collaboration with faculty and school partners, identify and advance innovative educator preparation models and new program opportunities that respond to evolving educational needs across California.
Supervise adjunct faculty and staff within the teacher preparation programs, including hiring, mentoring, and facilitating professional development.
Coordinate and facilitate professional development of mentor teachers and clinical supervisors as needed.
Develop and manage allocated operations budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility, compliance with institutional priorities and university policies.
In collaboration with Director of Assessment and Accreditation, develop and implement continuous improvement and assessment plans aligned with institutional goals, state standards, and national best practices.
Partnership Innovation and Development
Initiate, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with schools, districts, and organizations to support program growth, pursue external funding opportunities, and collaborate on initiatives in alignment with the strategic priorities of SOE.
With institutional support and guidance, identify and pursue grant opportunities.
Host or represent SOE at internal and external events.
Collaborate with academic units across the university to develop and support single-subject credentials or other content-specific alternative certificates.
Collaborate with external organizations, school districts, and other organizations to design and implement responsive continuing learning opportunities for P-12 educators.
Maintain current knowledge of the latest trends and best practices in teacher preparation.
Accreditation & Compliance
In collaboration with the Director of Accreditation and Assessment, co-lead accreditation and program reporting and approval processes with credentialing and accreditation agencies.
Ensure compliance with state certification requirements, Title II reporting mandates, and other applicable regulations.
Co-design and implement systems to collect, analyze, and report program data to support evidence-based decision-making and accreditation documentation.
Monitor changes in state policy and accreditation expectations and lead programmatic adjustments.
Clinical Practice & Partnerships
Oversee the clinical practice and experience of candidates across a variety of pathways, including placement of candidates, development and implementation of supervision protocols, and professional development for mentor teachers and clinical supervisors, ensuring program alignment with clinical experiences mandated by the state of California.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with school districts, schools (public, charter, catholic, independent), and community organizations to expand clinical placement opportunities and strengthen the clinical experience of candidates

Skills
Artificial Intelligence, Documentation