Assistant Professor in Ed.D. P-Specialization

Overview

Assistant Professor in Ed.D. P-12 Specialization. Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education, California State University, Fullerton. Fall 2026 start. CSUF is an equal opportunity employer and a minority-serving institution with a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation. The university is committed to diversity, inclusive excellence, and supporting faculty in their teaching, research, advising and service activities. Candidates who contribute to these goals are encouraged to apply.

This tenure-track position is designed for a dedicated educator and scholar committed to advancing just, equitable, and inclusive education at the P-12 level. Faculty in Educational Leadership at CSUF engage in teaching, advising, and service, and may pursue CSUF and CSU grants. The department emphasizes collaboration and supporting faculty goals beyond the campus through community engagement and partnerships.

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

• 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

• 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 have 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.

• 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 that address 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 dissertation-in-practice models.
• Leadership in developing or implementing anti-racist and culturally relevant curriculum or professional development at the school, district, or higher education level.
• Record of advocacy or scholarship addressing power, politics, and policy as they relate to educational access, equity, and justice for historically marginalized populations.
• Experience supporting organizational change agency, such as leading school improvement, coalition-building, or collaborative change efforts with measurable impact.
• Engagement in cross-institutional or community partnerships that advance JEIE through service, research, or joint initiatives with P-12 schools or educational organizations.

A complete online application must be submitted electronically.  the CSUF careers site, search for the position 551368, 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 description demonstrating perspective on diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and scholarship
• Statement addressing contributions to embedding diverse perspectives in teaching and scholarship, and mentoring diverse students
• List of three references with contact information
• Note:
  
  Semifinalists must submit three letters of recommendation; finalists will be asked to provide letters. Unofficial graduate transcripts are acceptable for initial review.
• Direct questions to Daniel Choi at the provided contact information

Final date to receive applications for full consideration:
November 14, 2025. Anticipated appointment date:
August 2026.

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