Assistant Professor in EdD P-Specialization

Assistant Professor in Ed.D. P-12 Specialization

Department of Educational Leadership
College of Education
Fall 2026

The Department of Educational Leadership at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in P-12 Ed.D. 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 this goal through teaching, research, advising, and related activities are encouraged to apply. Individuals advancing the University s strategic diversity goals and those from underrepresented groups in the professoriate are particularly encouraged to apply.

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

Position

This position is designed for a dedicated educator and scholar committed to advancing just, equitable, and inclusive education at the P-12 educational levels. CSUF Educational Leadership faculty are committed teacher-scholars who bring research and creative discovery to problems of practice in P-12 education settings. They teach broadly in the department s curricula, advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees.

CSUF faculty have the opportunity to apply for CSUF and CSU grants for additional research funding and assigned time. The department is collaborative and supports faculty in pursuing professional goals and opportunities locally and beyond.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in the P-12 Educational Leadership program.
• Chair and serve on doctoral dissertation committees.
• Engage in scholarship commensurate with the requirements for tenure.
• Participate actively in departmental and university service, including program meetings and community engagement initiatives.
• Advise students and contribute to curriculum development and program enhancements.

Teaching Assignments May Include

• P-12 Dissertation Research Support
• Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
• Epistemology, History, and Structure of Education
• Organizational Theory
• Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Instructional Leadership
• Leadership for Change

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Educational Leadership or a related field.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the graduate level.
• Proven track record of working successfully with diverse student populations, particularly Latino, Black, or African American students.
• Strong commitment to addressing issues relevant to communities of color.
• The ability to build a research agenda or established scholarship.
• Demonstrated ability to apply principles of just, equitable, and inclusive education (JEIE) in P-12 leadership in research and/or practice.
• Commitment to integrating research of practice into leadership development, supporting future leaders to navigate and transform complex educational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology effectively in teaching, including online instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience at the P-12 educational level
• A Clear Administrative Services Credential
• Experience with Dissertations in Practice (DiP)
• Experience in P-12 educational settings or research on P-12 education
• Evidence of fostering collaborative partnerships with families and communities, especially in ways that value cultural assets and promote shared leadership
• Experience designing, implementing, or evaluating initiatives addressing systemic inequities such as culturally sustaining pedagogies, restorative practices, or participatory action research
• Experience mentoring educational leaders in equity-oriented inquiry, including equity audits, data-driven improvement cycles, or DiP models
• Leadership in developing or implementing anti-racist and culturally relevant curriculum or professional development
• Record of advocacy or scholarship addressing power, politics, and policy as they relate to education access, equity, and justice for historically marginalized populations
• Experience supporting organizational change agency with measurable impact
• Engagement in cross-institutional or community partnerships advancing JEIE in service, research, or joint initiatives with P-12 schools or educational organizations

Application

A complete online application must be submitted electronically.  the CSUF careers site, search for the position 551368, and provide the following 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 description and examples of contributions to diversity in teaching and research
• Statement addressing contributions to a diverse student population (past, present, or future)
• A list of three references with contact…