Assistant Professor in Ed.D. Community College Specialization

Position Description and Application Information 

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 the opportunity to also contribute to the Master 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 with chairing dissertation committees, including dissertation in practice (DiP) methodologies.