Assistant Professor in EdD Community College Specialization

Overview

The Department of Educational Leadership at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Ed.D. Community College Specialization with an appointment to begin fall 2026.

CSUF is an equal opportunity employer and a minority-serving institution with a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation. CSUF is committed to increasing campus diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. Candidates who can contribute to these goals through teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to apply. Individuals advancing the University's strategic diversity goals and those from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has affinity groups to support success.

The Department seeks an outstanding faculty colleague to join efforts in preparing reflective scholar-practitioners committed to just, equitable, and inclusive education. CSUF Educational Leadership faculty are committed teachers and scholars who bring research and creative discovery to problems of practice in higher education settings. They teach broadly in the department, advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees. Faculty have opportunities to apply for CSUF and CSU grants.

The department is highly collaborative and supports faculty in pursuing professional goals beyond campus and local community.

• Develop and teach graduate-level courses in community college leadership and related areas.
• Chair and serve on doctoral dissertation committees.
• Maintain an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Participate in curriculum development and program improvement efforts.
• Advise and mentor doctoral students.
• May have opportunity to contribute to the Masters of Science in Higher Education Program.
• Engage in service at the department, college, university, and community levels.

• Community College Leadership and Governance
• Higher Education Policy and Politics
• Research Methods (Qualitative, Quantitative, or Mixed Methods)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education
• Organizational Theory and Change
• Dissertation Development and Research

• Earned doctorate in Higher Education Leadership, Community College Leadership, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise or leadership experience in community colleges or postsecondary education.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the graduate level.
• Strong record or promise of scholarly productivity.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, including Latin
  
  X, Black, Pacific Islander, and other historically marginalized communities.
• Demonstrated ability to infuse equity-minded practices into teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Research agenda addressing issues of equity, student success, or leadership in community colleges.
• Experience with online teaching and integrating technology into instruction.

• Professional leadership experience in community colleges (instructional or administrative roles).
• Experience mentoring graduate or doctoral students.
• Familiarity with chairing dissertation committees, including dissertation in practice (DiP) methodologies.

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered.

To apply , please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). choose full-time faculty, search for the position 551366, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter addressing the required qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement (500 words maximum)
• Teaching statement (500 words maximum)
• Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words)
• Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework recognizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving organizational success and high-quality learning and teaching. It means excellence includes ensuring all community members have the opportunity to thrive.
• With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, provide examples of past and present contributions to promoting a diverse student population in teaching and/or scholarship, and future aspirations.
• Cal State Fullerton serves a student body reflecting Southern California’s diversity. Provide concrete examples of how you will support students in areas of awareness and understanding, experience and commitment, and future plans:
• Your contributions to embedding perspectives reflective of the student population into teaching and/or scholarship.
• Your experience in service activities reflecting a diverse student population.
• Your experience mentoring diverse students inside and outside the classroom.
• Your experience integrating inclusive activities that reflect student identities.

• Semi-Finalists must submit three letters of…