Education - Assistant​/Associate Professor - Tenure Track

Position Summary

The Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education at California Baptist University is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Education starting August 2026. In response to our growing undergraduate and graduate programs in Single Subject Education, we are looking to add to our dynamic team. The successful candidate for this position is one who is enthusiastic about being part of developing the next generation of educators collaboratively with our existing team.

California Baptist University ( CBU ) is one of the top private Christian universities in Southern California. California Baptist University believes each person has been created for a purpose. CBU strives to help students understand and engage in this purpose by providing a Christ-centered educational experience that integrates academics with spiritual and social development opportunities. Graduates are challenged to become individuals whose skills, integrity, and sense of purpose glorify God and distinguish them in the workplace and in the world.

Led by Biblical truth, the School of Education prepares educational leaders, individuals of high moral character and ethical behavior who are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to create lifelong learners throughout the world.

The successful candidate joins a dedicated interdisciplinary team to strengthen and build education programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The primary duties include developing and teaching courses within the School of Education. Other duties include engaging in research and service through the university and community, including, but not limited to, assessment and curriculum development and participation in university and school committees.

Candidates must embrace the mission of California Baptist University and evidence a clear understanding of, and commitment to, excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, as well as the integration of Christian faith into their work.

The compensation for this appointment will range from $75,000 – $95,000 annually and reflects what California Baptist University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to wages, CBU offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

• Have a terminal degree in education, ABD and relevant experience may be considered
• Have a teaching credential
• Have relevant professional experience
• Be committed to the integration of Christian faith and theology with the field of Education
• Demonstrate the ability to excel in teaching, scholarship, and service
• Have knowledge of the current context of public schooling, including the California-adopted P12 content standards, frameworks, and accountability systems
• Have current knowledge of Secondary Education best practices
• Have knowledge of diversity in society, including diverse abilities, culture, language, race, ethnicity, and gender orientation
• Demonstrate effective professional practices in teaching and learning, scholarship, and service
• Have relevant, recent teaching experience with K–12 students
• Have the ability to teach students across a wide diversity of cultures and ages

• Evidence of effective and innovative teaching at the graduate and/or undergraduate level
• Evidence of research agenda and scholarly activity

The successful candidate will teach 24 units and engage in relevant scholarship and service to CBU, the church, the community, and professional communities.

State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Christian?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you attend church regularly?
  • Yes
  • No
• If no, please explain (required):

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)
  • Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
  • No (I am in conflict or not familiar)