Director of Teacher Prep Programs & Clinical Faculty

Loyola Marymount University; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Teaching and Learning at Loyola Marymount University is seeking a clinical non-tenure track faculty member to lead educator preparation programs in California. The role reports to the Chair and focuses on program quality, accreditation compliance, and innovative credential offerings in collaboration with faculty and external partners.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in Education or a closely related field, have multiple years of leadership in educator

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Education or closely related field.
• At least five years in educator preparation with leadership/administrative experience.
• At least three years of graduate teaching, online and hybrid modalities.
• Knowledge of teacher education research and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• California teaching credential and at least three years of K-12 teaching in multilingual/underserved settings.
• Familiarity with California CTC standards and teacher preparation accreditation.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and administration for all teacher preparation programs and pathways.
• Lead curriculum development, program design, and course sequencing to ensure alignment with standards and accreditation.
• Identify and advance innovative educator preparation models responsive to California needs.
• Supervise adjunct faculty and staff; coordinate professional development.
• Manage operations budget and ensure compliance with policies.
• Co-lead accreditation and program reporting with credentialing and accrediting bodies.
• Oversee clinical placements and supervision across pathways.
• Support recruitment and advising to attract diverse candidates.

Skills

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Leadership in educator preparation

Education

Earned doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field

Job description

The Department of Teaching and Learning at Loyola Marymount University is seeking a clinical non-tenure track faculty member to lead educator preparation programs in California. The role reports to the Chair and focuses on program quality, accreditation compliance, and innovative credential offerings in collaboration with faculty and external partners.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in Education or a closely related field, have multiple years of leadership in educator