Assistant Professor in Ed.D. Community College Specialization

Overview

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. CSUF is an equal opportunity employer and a minority-serving institution with a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation. The university is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from candidates who can contribute to these goals through teaching, research, advising, and service.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and supports faculty success through affinity groups and collaborative opportunities. The position supports the department's efforts in preparing reflective scholar-practitioners who pursue just, equitable, and inclusive education and who teach, advise, and serve across the department and campus. Faculty may apply for CSUF and CSU grants that provide additional research funding and assigned time.

The department emphasizes collaboration and external engagement with the community.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit the CSUF careers page and search for the position 551366. Required materials include:

• 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)
• Inclusive excellence: provide a description of your perspective on contributions to promoting and engaging with a diverse student population
• Three references with contact information
• Statement addressing contributions to embedding perspectives reflective…