Assistant Professor - Educational Leadership: P-12 Emphasis

CSU; Camarillo (CA); On-site; GBP 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University Channel Islands seeks an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership in the Department of Educational Leadership and School Counseling & Psychology. The position is tenure-track and Fall 2027 appointment start, with a focus on equity and preparing reflective educational leaders for P–12 and higher education settings.

The successful candidate will teach graduate courses, supervise theses and dissertations, and engage in scholarly activity while serving the campus

Qualifications

• The candidate should hold a Doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Educational Leadership or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and publication in educational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in Educational Leadership and related School of Education programs.
• Supervise administrator clinical experiences, master’s theses, and doctoral dissertations.
• Advise and mentor students; contribute to service at department, school, university, and professional levels.

Education

Doctorate (PhD or EdD)

Job description

Program: Department of Educational Leadership and School Counseling and Psychology

Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

Title: Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership

Effective Date of Appointment: Fall 2027

About the University:

California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is an inclusive institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, opportunity, and community engagement. Opened in 2002, CSUCI is part of the California State University system and has quickly earned recognition as a leader in higher education. Ranked 13th among “Top Public Schools” and 7th for “Top Performers on Social Mobility” in the Regional Universities West category by U.S. News & World Report in 2026, and earning the distinguished Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) Carnegie classification, CSUCI is committed to academic excellence and fostering student success.

As Ventura County’s only public university, CSUCI serves a diverse community of over 4,900 undergraduate and graduate students. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1, the university ensures personalized learning and meaningful connections between students and educators. Offering over 90 academic programs, CSUCI provides a wide range of academic opportunities designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and global leadership.

CSUCI is dedicated to supporting its students both academically and financially. In fact, 80% of students receive financial aid, and 61% are first-generation college students. Additionally, 55% of students are Pell Grant eligible, reflecting the university’s commitment to providing access to higher education. As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), CSUCI embraces a vibrant cultural community, with 63% of its undergraduate students identifying as Latinx, alongside other racial and ethnic groups that enrich the campus experience. Because of its efforts to advance Latinx student success, CSUCI was one of the first colleges and universities to have earned the prestigious “Seal of Excelencia,” was recertified, and most recently earned the inaugural Intentionally Thriving Institution (ITI) designation from Excelencia in Education.

With a focus on critical inquiry, innovative learning, and social justice, CSUCI is also taking proactive steps to diversify its faculty and confront systemic challenges to equity. This dedication creates an environment where every voice is valued, and students are empowered to thrive academically, socially, and personally.

Whether through its strong academic offerings, supportive community, or transformative opportunities, CSUCI provides a unique and rewarding experience for students ready to shape their future and make a lasting impact on the world.

CSUCI Mission Statement:

Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.

CSUCI’s Commitment to You

CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning.

About the Program:

The Department of Educational Leadership and School Counseling & Psychology currently offers one doctorate – the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership – and three master’s degrees – an MA in Educational Leadership with emphases in P-12 and Higher Education, and an MS in School Counseling (with CA Pupil Personnel Services Credential). We also offer Licensure for the school administrator’s credential with courses closely aligned to the P-12 emphasis in the MA in Educational Leadership.

The School of Education strives to prepare educators to uplift, inspire, and engage all students, families, and communities with whom they work and works to advance issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and teaching/educating for justice.

About the Position:

The position is housed in the Department of Educational Leadership and School Counseling & Psychology. We seek a teacher-scholar committed to preparing reflective educational leaders who advance equity and inclusion in P–12 and higher education settings. The successful candidate will ideally possess leadership and scholarly experience in P–12 education and hold a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) or equivalent administrative credential. Responsibilities include teaching graduate courses in Educational Leadership and, as appropriate, courses across School of Education programs; supervising administrator clinical experiences; advising and supervising master's theses, doctoral dissertations, and student research; maintaining an active scholarly agenda consistent with departmental retention, tenure, and promotion standards; mentoring and advising students; and contributing to departmental, school, university, and professional service activities. Faculty are also expected to engage with regional, state, and national educational leadership communities and organizations.

The candidate must have the ability to teach in one or more of the following K-12 foundational areas: educational leadership; equity and cultural responsiveness; management of people, finance & resources; assessment & accountability leadership; applied research; program evaluation; school and community relations; change leadership/strategic planning; instructional leadership; curriculum, instruction, & assessment; social, political, and legal context of schooling; advanced school law and ethics.

School of Education faculty regularly participate in evening and weekend activities, including orientations, retreats, community engagement events, and other program-related functions. Courses may be offered in face-to-face, synchronous online, asynchronous online, or hybrid formats.

Minimum Degree Requirements:

Doctorate (e.g., Ph.D. or Ed.D.) with preferred specialization in P-12 educational leadership and/or a related