Academic Coordinator/Lecturer; Pre-Six in Educational Leadership; Ed.D
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Education Administration, Academic, Faculty
Position overview Position title: Academic Coordinator/Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for these positions is $92,609-$122,272 . The posted UC academic salary scales (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) set the minimum pay determined by rank/step and appointment percentage at time of hire. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https:// and https:// Application Window
Open date: February 9, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Mar 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
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Final date: Friday, Apr 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Education Studies (EDS) is an interdisciplinary department committed to equity and grounded in a close intersection between research and practice. Our mission is to collaboratively transform educational systems to better serve all students. Academic offerings include undergraduate education minors, teaching credential programs in elementary, secondary, and Deaf education, and two doctoral programs. EDS faculty research interests include linguistic and cultural diversity, teacher learning, leadership and policy, school leadership and change, family-school partnerships, and uses of educational technology in teaching and learning.
To learn more about the UC San Diego Department of Education Studies, please visit our website. EDS course descriptions can be found in the UC San Diego General Catalog.
With a commitment to excellence, the University of California, San Diego Department of Education Studies invites applications for a dually appointed Academic Coordinator I / Lecturer (Pre-Six Year) to support the Educational Leadership Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program. The incumbent will be appointed into both titles concurrently.
Applicants will be selected from this pool for one-year appointments, with the possibility of renewal based on program need , performance, and availability; some appointments begin in the fall quarter and others in winter and spring quarters.
Teaching Responsibilities (Lecturer Appointment):
As a concurrently appointed Lecturer, the incumbent is expected to teach and/or co-teach graduate courses in the Educational Leadership Ed.D. program. The incumbent must be able to connect leadership practice to relevant theory and scholarship, work effectively with experienced adult learners, and support students' progress through doctoral milestones. A list of potential doctoral courses is available here:
Full EDS course descriptions are available in the UC San Diego General Catalog.
The incumbent may teach up to six (6) Educational Leadership graduate courses per academic year (subject to program need and appointment percentage). In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include preparing course materials, holding office hours, providing timely feedback, evaluating student work, and assigning grades.
Program Responsibilities (Academic Coordinator I Appointment):
As a critical member of the Educational Leadership Ed.D. team, the Academic Coordinator/Lecturer contributes to the planning, development, delivery, and implementation of the program. The incumbent works closely with program leadership, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners to support a high-quality doctoral experience, including recruitment and program communications. The incumbent must be able to connect leadership practice to relevant theory and scholarship, work effectively with experienced adult learners, and support students' progress through doctoral milestones.
Maintaining constructive relationships with university leadership, district partners, and community stakeholders is essential.
In this role, the incumbent may also be expected to:
* Support recruitment and outreach efforts (including information sessions and partner/district communications).
* Support admissions and cohort onboarding logistics in collaboration with program leadership and staff.
* Coordinate instructional planning and course logistics across quarters (scheduling, instructor coordination, materials readiness).
* Support student progress and milestone navigation through clear communication and timely referrals to resources.
* Contribute to course/content development and continuous improvement efforts across the curriculum.
* Serve as a professional liaison to regional partners and represent program interests within and beyond UC San Diego.
* Liaise with program faculty and staff around program goals
The position is expected to be in-person and classes will be held on the UC San Diego campus with some…
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