Program Director and Part-Time Faculty, Special Education/Mental Health Administration and AI-Enabled Leadership Programs

La Sierra University•Riverside, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Education at La Sierra University is seeking a 20% part-time faculty member to lead its Special Education Administration Program and AI Enabled Leadership Program. This non-tenure-track position involves administrative and instructional duties, including program oversight, student advising, curriculum development, and strategic growth. The role also includes teaching a limited number of graduate courses in areas such as educational leadership, special education administration, artificial intelligence, and project administration. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Dean and Department Chair to enhance existing programs, develop new offerings, and address emerging needs in educational leadership. The AI-Enabled Leadership Program prepares leaders to use artificial intelligence in various administrative contexts, primarily serving graduate students with master's degrees. The Special Education Administration Program focuses on preparing educators and administrators for leadership roles in special education, covering law, administration, leadership, policy, and program management. The School of Education serves a diverse student body from various educational systems.

Requirements

An earned doctoral degree in educational administration, leadership, special education, mental health, artificial intelligence in education, organizational leadership, or a related field.
Experience in educational leadership, administration, special education/mental health administration, or related areas.
Demonstrated success in program development, curriculum design, or educational innovation.
Experience teaching graduate-level courses.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Familiarity with emerging applications of artificial intelligence in educational and organizational settings is desirable.

Nice To Haves

Served successfully in leadership positions in K–12 or higher education.
Experience in special education or mental health administration, administrative leadership, or special education or mental health policy.
Knowledge in artificial intelligence applications for leadership, administration, project management, or organizational development.
Demonstrated success in developing new academic programs, certificates, or professional development initiatives.
Established professional networks within public, private, or Seventh-day Adventist educational systems.
Demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and developing future educational leaders and administrators.
Demonstrated success working with diverse populations.
Experience—or the potential—to foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for the Special Education Administration Program and AI-Enabled Leadership Program.
Teach a limited number of graduate courses annually in educational leadership and special/mental health education administration, and artificial intelligence.
Advise and mentor students pursuing leadership positions and advanced professional credentials.
Work collaboratively with the Dean and Department Chair to evaluate, improve, and expand leadership programs and develop new certificates, endorsements, concentrations, and degree offerings.
Coordinate program scheduling and collaborate with adjunct faculty and program instructors.
Assist with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation requirements, and continuous improvement efforts.
Support recruitment, enrollment, retention, and marketing initiatives.
Develop partnerships with school districts, Adventist educational organizations, professional associations, and other educational stakeholders.
Maintain regular communication with the Dean and Department Chair regarding program operations, curriculum development, strategic planning, and student matters.
Participate in departmental, school, and university meetings and activities as appropriate.