Temporary Faculty Pool, Education Leadership Justice; ELJ Program; Ed.D. Degree

Temporary Faculty Pool, Education Leadership for Justice (ELJ) Program (Ed.D. Degree)

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Dominguez Hills

The Department of Graduate Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills invites highly qualified, motivated, and well‑organized applicants for part‑time teaching appointments.

The vision of the College is to maintain a model of collaborative urban educational excellence. In partnership with P‑14 schools, we prepare deeply knowledgeable education professionals who are passionate about helping students reach their full potential and who make urban schools the places where children, families, and teachers thrive.

The ELJ Program faculty are committed to providing excellent preparation for executive leaders in the Los Angeles region who focus their practice on liberatory justice in education. The program offers an integrated model for P‑12, community college, university, and non‑profit learners through an inquiry‑based, problem‑solving curriculum that helps education professionals learn by fully integrating their experiences in discussion, research, and fieldwork.

The cohort model develops executive leaders with a deep commitment to a social justice agenda and instructional improvement through data‑informed curriculum and instruction.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the spring term begins mid‑January and ends in mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during the summer sessions may also be available.

Teaching courses in the ELJ Program; collaborating and working closely with ELJ full‑time and part‑time faculty; supporting students in writing and research responsibilities; contributing to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through teaching, modeling and mentoring; and serving weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

• Must hold a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Leadership or a closely related discipline.
• Prior P‑12, community college, or university‑level teaching experience and/or relevant industry experience.
• Current knowledge and experience with policies and initiatives affecting education, including K‑12, community college, and higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with students from intersecting historically marginalized social groups using innovative instructional approaches and methods.
• Committed to ongoing professional development to maintain currency in the field, including effective use of technology.
• Candidates must demonstrate an awareness and have experience working with and understanding the needs of an adult learner population who are working professionals of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
• Experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

• Prior university‑level teaching experience and relevant industry experience.
• Committed to just, equitable, and inclusive education.
• Demonstrated experience using anti‑racist teaching and social justice pedagogies.
• Active in professional organizations.
• Knowledge of the Ed.D. program.
• Experience in Educational Leadership.

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.