Assistant Professor - Educational Leadership: P-12 Emphasis
Program: Department of Educational Leadership and School Counseling and Psychology
Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Title: Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
Effective Date of Appointment: Fall 2027
About the University:
California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is an inclusive institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, opportunity, and community engagement. Opened in 2002, CSUCI is part of the California State University system and has quickly earned recognition as a leader in higher education. Ranked 13th among "Top Public Schools" and 7th for "Top Performers on Social Mobility" in the Regional Universities West category by U.S. News & World Report in 2026, and earning the distinguished Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) Carnegie classification, CSUCI is committed to academic excellence and fostering student success.
As Ventura County's only public university, CSUCI serves a diverse community of over 4,900 undergraduate and graduate students. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1, the university ensures personalized learning and meaningful connections between students and educators. Offering over 90 academic programs, CSUCI provides a wide range of academic opportunities designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and global leadership.
CSUCI is dedicated to supporting its students both academically and financially. In fact, 80% of students receive financial aid, and 61% are first-generation college students. Additionally, 55% of students are Pell Grant eligible, reflecting the university's commitment to providing access to higher education. As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), CSUCI embraces a vibrant cultural community, with 63% of its undergraduate students identifying as Latinx, alongside other racial and ethnic groups that enrich the campus experience. Because of its efforts to advance Latinx student success, CSUCI was one of the first colleges and universities to have earned the prestigious "Seal of Excelencia," was recertified, and most recently earned the inaugural Intentionally Thriving Institution (ITI) designation from Excelencia in Education.
With a focus on critical inquiry, innovative learning, and social justice, CSUCI is also taking proactive steps to diversify its faculty and confront systemic challenges to equity. This dedication creates an environment where every voice is valued, and students are empowered to thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Whether through its strong academic offerings, supportive community, or transformative opportunities, CSUCI provides a unique and rewarding experience for students ready to shape their future and make a lasting impact on the world.
CSUCI Mission Statement:
Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.
CSUCI's Commitment to You:
CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning.
About the Program:
The Department of Educational Leadership and School Counseling & Psychology currently offers one doctorate - the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership - and three master's degrees - an MA in Educational Leadership with emphases in P-12 and Higher Education, and an MS in School Counseling (with CA Pupil Personnel Services Credential). We also offer Licensure for the school administrator's credential with courses closely aligned to the P-12 emphasis in the MA in Educational Leadership.
The School of Education strives to prepare educators to uplift, inspire, and engage all students, families, and communities with whom they work and works to advance issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and teaching/educating for justice.
About the Position:
The position is housed in the Department of Educational Leadership and School Counseling & Psychology. We seek a teacher-scholar committed to preparing reflective educational leaders who advance equity and inclusion in P-12 and higher education settings. The successful candidate will ideally possess leadership and scholarly experience in P-12 education and hold a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) or equivalent administrative credential. Responsibilities include teaching graduate courses in Educational Leadership and, as appropriate, courses across School of Education programs; supervising administrator clinical experiences; advising and supervising master's theses, doctoral dissertations, and student research; maintaining an active scholarly agenda consistent with departmental retention, tenure, and promotion standards; mentoring and advising students; and contributing to departmental, school, university, and professional service activities. Faculty are also expected to engage with regional, state, and national educational leadership communities and organizations.
The candidate must have the ability to teach in one or more of the following K-12 foundational areas: educational leadership; equity and cultural responsiveness; management of people, finance & resources; assessment & accountability leadership; applied research; program evaluation; school and community relations; change leadership/strategic planning; instructional leadership; curriculum, instruction, & assessment; social, political, and legal context of schooling; advanced school law and ethics.
School of Education faculty regularly participate in evening and weekend activities, including orientations, retreats, community engagement events, and other program-related functions. Courses may be offered in face-to-face, synchronous online, asynchronous online, or hybrid formats.
Minimum Degree Requirements:
Doctorate (e.g., Ph.D. or Ed.D.) with preferred specialization in P-12 educational leadership and/or a related field
Required Qualifications:
- At least five years of experience in P-12 educational leadership
- Administrative Services Credential (PASC or equivalent)
- Evidence of experience in working with historically marginalized students
- A record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the rank appointed
- Experience with integration of technology in instructional programs
- Evidence of research, teaching, or practice regarding educational leadership for equity and justice
- Applicants should demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with a broad student population and provide mentorship that supports student academic success.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of potential for or successful teaching of graduate-level courses and supervising theses and/or dissertations
- Peer-reviewed scholarship related to historically-marginalized and/or underrepresented populations; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; and/or educational leadership
- Community-based work, particularly with communities of color
- Experience teaching asynchronous and/or synchronous online courses
- Potential for or growing record of achieving external funding
- Record of leadership roles on teams and in institutions
- Experience with state, regional, and national accreditation procedures
- A record of, or a detailed plan for, building partnerships with local schools and administrators
- Willingness to step into program leadership roles in the department
- Bilingual and/or multilingual proficiency
Responsibilities:
- Teaching, engaging in research, and providing service to the Department of Educational Leadership and School Counseling & Psychology, the SOE, university, and relevant community partners and organizations, as outlined in the department's program personnel standards.
- Supporting the Department Chair, as required, in continued development, implementation, and daily operations of the program curriculum.
- Participating in relevant advisory and other departmental and SOE committees
- Advising and mentoring graduate students.
- Chairing and serving on dissertation committees.
- Participating in student recruitment and admissions.
- Building and maintaining relationships with faculty and staff across the School and the University, as appropriate.
- Familiarity with the mission of CSUCI as an HSI.
- Representing the Educational Leadership and School Counseling & Psychology Department within and outside the SOE, CSUCI, and the region, including in relevant professional organizations.
- Collaboration with other departments and programs in SOE, CSUCI, and relevant CSU campuses across the state
- Supporting continuous improvement, accreditation, and program review processes with relevant state, regional, and national agencies
Application Deadline:
Screening of applications will begin 10/15/2026. Priority will be given to applicants who submit applications prior to the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.
Applicants must submit the following materials:
- Cover letter in response to the required qualifications
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement (500 words maximum)
- Scholarship statement (500 words maximum)
- A statement describing your experience mentoring students and supporting their academic and professional growth.
In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.
Submit all required materials to the CSUCI Careers application web address below:
Compensation:
California State University Tenure Track (Academic Year) Salary Schedule can be found at:
Starting salaries at CSU Channel Islands are equity-minded and are generally at the lower half of the salary range.
The University offers robust employee benefits. Please see the following link for more information (https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf).
General Information:
Evidence of degree(s) is required at the time of hire.
At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. CSU Channel Islands is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Per CSU-wide policy (https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/faculty-staff/labor-and-employee-relations/Documents/unit3-cfa/CFA-Out-of-State-Employment-MOU-12-16-2021.pdf), all faculty are required to perform their work from within the State of California.
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSU Channel Islands provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. CSU Channel Islands complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
CSU Channel Islands is a diverse community of individuals committed to fostering an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. At CSU Channel Islands, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Faculty Affairs at academicpersonnel@csuci.edu.
To apply, visit https://jobs.csuci.edu/en-us/job/561922
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