"Lecturer AY - Doctorate Educational Leadership"

Job Description

Program: Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
Rank: Lecturer Faculty
Title: Lecturer AY - Doctorate Educational Leadership

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 the newest campus in the California State University system and has quickly earned recognition as a leader in higher education. Ranked 22nd among "Regional Universities West" by U.S. News & World Report in 2024 and named the 14th "Most Transformative College" by Money Magazine, CSUCI is committed to academic excellence and fostering student success.

Located in Ventura County, CSUCI serves a diverse community of over 4,880 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 26 bachelor's degree 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, 81% of students receive financial aid, and nearly 59% are first-generation college students. Additionally, 52% 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 61% of its undergraduate students identifying as Latinx, alongside other racial and ethnic groups that enrich the campus experience. CSUCI's efforts to advance Latinx student success have earned it the prestigious "Seal of Excelencia" 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 Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Equity and Justice (DELEJ) at CSUCI prepares scholar-practitioners across P-20 settings to lead systemic transformation in education. The program emphasizes equity, justice, critical policy analysis, applied research, and leadership practice grounded in community engagement.

About the Position:

The School of Education at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) invites applications for lecturer positions in Educational Leadership to teach in the Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Equity and Justice (DELEJ) program. Appointments from this pool are for part-time, temporary teaching assignments and are made on a semester-by-semester basis depending on program needs. Assignments may include teaching doctoral-level courses and serving on dissertation committees.

Minimum Degree Requirements:

A terminal degree (Ed.D., Ph.D., or equivalent) in Education, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience teaching courses in educational leadership, applied research, and/or other content areas relevant to the Ed.D. program.
• A record of teaching effectiveness at the graduate level.
• Applicants should demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with a broad student population and provide mentorship that supports student academic success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching online courses, particularly asynchronous formats.
• Familiarity with doctoral-level instruction and scholar-practitioner models.
• Experience chairing or serving on doctoral dissertation committees.

Responsibilities:

• To teach assigned classes and carry out related duties, such as holding office hours, grading, and planning lessons.
• Teach one or more doctoral courses in the Ed.D. program (subject to enrollment and scheduling needs).
• Provide high-quality instruction using inclusive, equity-centered pedagogy.
• Engage in curriculum development, course updates, or assessment as needed.
• Engage in high-quality asynchronous online teaching
• Support the academic progress and professional growth of Ed.D. students.
• Attend required faculty meetings or program orientations (as applicable).

Application Deadline:

Screening of applications will begin 3/5/2026. 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:

• A cover letter addressing your qualifications
• A current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A list of courses you are qualified to teach
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations or sample syllabi)
• 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:
http://jobs.csuci.edu

Compensation:

California State University Lecturer Salary (Academic Year) Schedules (anticipated hiring ranges):

• Range 2: $5,507 - $6,677
• Range 3: $6,221 - 13,224
• Range 4: $6,825 - $14,523
• Range 5: $8593 - $15,211

Placement into a range is based on qualifications and experience. Initial assignments are typically at the bottom third of the salary range. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

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).