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Assistant Professor in Ed.D. P-12 Specialization

Fullerton, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$7,193/mo - $7,334/mo

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is an equal opportunity employer and a minority-serving institution, inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in P-12 Ed.D. Specialization starting in fall 2026. The role focuses on teaching, advising, and engaging in scholarship that promotes just, equitable, and inclusive education at the P12 educational levels.

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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

Qualification

Doctorate in EducationTeaching effectivenessResearch agendaEquitable education principlesAdministrative Services CredentialDissertations in PracticeP12 educational settingsLeadership experienceCollaborative partnershipsCulturally sustaining pedagogiesMentoring educational leadersAnti-racist curriculumAdvocacy for equityOrganizational change agencyCommunity partnershipsInclusive excellence

Required

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

Preferred

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