Assistant Professor in Ed.D. P-12 Specialization

CSU Careers • Fullerton, CA

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About The Position

The Department of Educational Leadership at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in P-12 Ed.D. 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 earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024, joining a distinguished group of colleges and universities recognized for their commitment to the success of Latine/x students. CSUF has a diverse student population of over 43,000 students, including international students from 73 nations. CSUF is firmly committed to student success by equipping students to achieve academic excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. We are seeking to recruit and retain faculty who can teach and mentor our students to achieve their academic and career goals while advancing the University’s strategic plan objectives. CSUF strives to retain all faculty by providing resources to build meaningful connections and community within and across disciplines. The campus community is designed to foster an inclusive environment that enables students, staff, administrators, and faculty to thrive. This position is designed for a dedicated educator and scholar committed to advancing just, equitable, and inclusive education at the P12 educational levels. CSUF Educational Leadership faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to problems of practice in P-12 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.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Educational Leadership or a related field.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the graduate level.
• Proven track record of working successfully with diverse student populations, particularly Latino, Black, or African American students.
• Strong commitment to addressing issues relevant to communities of color.
• The ability to build a research agenda or have established scholarship
• Demonstrated ability to apply principles of just, equitable, and inclusive education (JEIE) in P12 leadership (e.g., including curriculum, policy, or school/district change) in research and/or practice.
• Commitment to integrating research of practice into leadership development, supporting future leaders to navigate and transform complex educational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology effectively in teaching, including online instruction.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience at the P12 educational level
• A Clear Administrative Services Credential.
• Experience with Dissertations in Practice (DiP).
• Experience in P12 educational settings or research on P12 education.
• Evidence of fostering collaborative partnerships with families and communities, especially in ways that value cultural assets and promote shared leadership.
• Experience designing, implementing, or evaluating initiatives that address systemic inequities—such as culturally sustaining pedagogies, restorative practices, or participatory action research.
• Experience mentoring educational leaders in the use of equity-oriented inquiry, including equity audits, data-driven improvement cycles, or dissertation-in-practice models.
• Leadership in developing or implementing anti-racist and culturally relevant curriculum or professional development at the school, district, or higher education level.
• Record of advocacy or scholarship addressing power, politics, and policy as they relate to educational access, equity, and justice for historically marginalized populations.
• Experience supporting organizational change agency, such as leading school improvement, coalition-building, or collaborative change efforts with measurable impact.
• Engagement in cross-institutional or community partnerships that advance JEIE, including service, research, or joint initiatives with P12 schools or educational organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in the P12 Educational Leadership program.
• Chair and serve on doctoral dissertation committees.
• Engage in scholarship commensurate with the requirements for tenure.
• Participate actively in departmental and university service, including program meetings and community engagement initiatives.
• Advise students and contribute to curriculum development and program enhancements.

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.
• Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees