"Assistant Professor in Ed.D. Community College Specialization"

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Assistant Professor in Ed.D. Community College Specialization
Department of Educational Leadership
College of Education
Assistant Professor in Ed.D. Community College Specialization
Fall 2026

The Department of Educational Leadership at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in Ed.D. Community College Specialization with an appointment to begin fall 2026.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is an equal opportunity employer and a minority-serving institution with a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the University's strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate are particularly encouraged to apply.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success.

Position

The Department is seeking an outstanding faculty colleague to join departmental efforts in preparing reflective scholar practitioners committed to just, equitable, and inclusive education. CSUF Educational Leadership faculty are committed teachers and scholars who bring research and creative discovery to problems of practice in higher education settings. They teach broadly in the curricula of the department, advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees. CSUF faculty have the opportunity to regularly apply for CSUF and CSU grants that provide additional research funding and assigned time. Our department is highly collaborative and endeavors to support its faculty in pursuing professional goals and opportunities in and beyond our campus and local community.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and teach graduate-level courses in community college leadership and related areas.
• Chair and serve on doctoral dissertation committees.
• Maintain an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Participate in curriculum development and program improvement efforts.
• Advise and mentor doctoral students.
• May have opportunity to also contribute to Masters of Science in Higher Education Program.
• Engage in service at the department, college, university, and community levels.

Teaching Assignments May Include

• Community College Leadership and Governance
• Higher Education Policy and Politics
• Research Methods (Qualitative, Quantitative, or Mixed Methods)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education
• Organizational Theory and Change
• Dissertation Development and Research

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Higher Education Leadership, Community College Leadership, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise or leadership experience in community colleges or postsecondary education.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the graduate level.
• Strong record or promise of scholarly productivity.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations, including Latinx, Black, Pacific Islander, and other historically marginalized communities.
• Demonstrated ability to infuse equity-minded practices into teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Research agenda addressing issues of equity, student success, or leadership in community colleges.
• Experience with online teaching and integrating technology into instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional leadership experience in community colleges (instructional or administrative roles).
• Experience mentoring graduate or doctoral students.
• Familiarity in chairing dissertation committees, including dissertation in practice (DiP) methodologies.

Application

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for the position 551366, and provide the following required materials:

• Cover letter in which you respond to 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)
• A list of three references with relevant contact information
• Semi-Finalists must submit three letters of recommendation.
• Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review)

Please direct all questions about the position to: Daniel Choi at dchoi@fullerton.edu or call 657-278-4023

Application Deadline

To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by November 14, 2025. The anticipated appointment date is August 2026.

The College and Department

The College of Education is committed to just, equitable, and inclusive education, with goals to: Reach the intersecting social identities of all learners through the critical examination of implicit and explicit biases and privileges in order to provide fair, respectful, non-discriminatory, equitable, inclusive, and humanizing learning environments. Teach through an anti-racist lens using culturally and linguistically relevant strategies, including educational technologies and community engagement, to provide equitable opportunities and supports necessary for all learners to attain high-quality outcomes. Impact schools and communities through a commitment to dismantling systems of oppression by supporting students, teachers, and leaders as citizens in a highly diverse, global, digital world.

In Spring 2024, the College of Education faculty from racially and ethnically marginalized groups comprised 70% of the faculty (all ranks, including lecturers).

The Department of Educational Leadership contains master's and doctoral programs in higher education and P12 leadership, enrolling nearly 330 students in Fall 2024. This position will focus primarily on the department's Community College Leadership programs. The department uses a distributed leadership model, expecting all faculty to share some of the leadership responsibilities. The highly collaborative teams meet weekly in program meetings and monthly in department meetings.

The Department includes the Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership (CREAL), which produces educational assessments, research papers, and conference presentations on issues of access and equity in education. Department Faculty can work closely with CREAL, its students, and faculty.

The Ed.D. in Community College Educational Leadership is designed to develop competence in the following areas: research of practice; change agency; systems thinking; understanding power, politics, and policy; critical communication and self-reflection; community partnerships; and just, equitable, and inclusive education.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $5,405 to $11,994 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $7,193 to $7,334 per month. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

CSUF Benefits

An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; eligibility for campus child‐care (fees apply); and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax-sheltering opportunities.