Assistant Professor of Education and Leadership

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Central California

• Monterey Bay 1

Appointment Type

Bargaining Unit

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Education/Library Science

Classification: Academic Year Faculty
Priority Screening Date: December 14, 2025
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled
Appointment Date: Fall 2026

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

• Engage in graduate-level teaching, advising, and curriculum development/assessment
• Maintain a rigorous program of scholarly work related to the Master of Arts in Education program's credential and graduate degree programs
• Work collegially with faculty
• Participate in university and community engagement which involves a background in instructional leadership, systems change, organizational development, or educational policy
• Assist with student recruitment efforts and admissions process
• Advise and mentor graduate students in courses and in the various program pathways
• Actively engage in research that has local, regional, and national impact
• Work collaboratively with public/private schools as well as regional, state and national education agencies/professional organizations
• Provide service to the college, university professional associations and discipline-related community partners
• Develop strong partnerships with districts and alumni by collaborating with district leaders to secure external funding that supports pipeline programs and scholarships

• Earned doctorate in Education with emphasis in educational leadership or closely related field by time of appointment (August 2026)
• Teaching or administrative experience in K-12 or higher education
• Major specialization in one or more of the following areas:
  • Experience working with schools and/or districts to support social justice, equity, diversity and a culture of success for all children;
  • Teaching and the process of learning/cognition among children and adolescents;
  • Organizational development and school improvement
• PK-12 teaching experience
• Experience working effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community

• Experience in working with students with disabilities
• Expertise in educational policy, leadership and administration
• Experience working with California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• Established…