Temporary Faculty Pool, Education Leadership for Justice (ELJ) Program (Ed.D. Degree)

Opt For Healthy Living; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 55,800 - 111,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Healthcare benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for part-time faculty for the Educational Leadership for Justice (ELJ) Program. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or Ed.D. and have teaching experience. This role focuses on supporting diverse student populations and is integral to developing future leaders in education. Opportunities to teach during various academic terms are available, with the possibility of short-notice teaching.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. required. Teaching experience at P-12 or university level preferred.
• Current knowledge of educational policies affecting K-12, community college, and higher education.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the ELJ Program.
• Collaborate with faculty and support students.
• Provide effective mentorship and guidance.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of educational policies

Innovative instructional approaches

Professional development

Diversity and inclusion in education

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

Job description

Temporary Faculty Pool, Education Leadership for Justice (ELJ) Program (Ed.D. Degree)

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Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Dominguez Hills

The Department of Graduate Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills invites highly qualified, motivated, and well‑organized applicants for part‑time teaching appointments.

The vision of the College is to maintain a model of collaborative urban educational excellence. In partnership with P‑14 schools, we prepare deeply knowledgeable education professionals who are passionate about helping students reach their full potential and who make urban schools the places where children, families, and teachers thrive.

Educational Leadership for Justice (ELJ) Program

The ELJ Program faculty are committed to providing excellent preparation for executive leaders in the Los Angeles region who focus their practice on liberatory justice in education. The program offers an integrated model for P‑12, community college, university, and non‑profit learners through an inquiry‑based, problem‑solving curriculum that helps education professionals learn by fully integrating their experiences in discussion, research, and fieldwork. The cohort model develops executive leaders with a deep commitment to a social justice agenda and instructional improvement through data‑informed curriculum and instruction.

Position

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the spring term begins mid‑January and ends in mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during the summer sessions may also be available.

Responsibilities

Teaching courses in the ELJ Program; collaborating and working closely with ELJ full‑time and part‑time faculty; supporting students in writing and research responsibilities; contributing to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through teaching, modeling and mentoring; and serving weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Leadership or a closely related discipline.
• Prior P‑12, community college, or university‑level teaching experience and/or relevant industry experience.
• Current knowledge and experience with policies and initiatives affecting education, including K‑12, community college, and higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with students from intersecting historically marginalized social groups using innovative instructional approaches and methods.
• Committed to ongoing professional development to maintain currency in the field, including effective use of technology.
• Candidates must demonstrate an awareness and have experience working with and understanding the needs of an adult learner population who are working professionals of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
• Experience in teaching and working with colleagues from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior university‑level teaching experience and relevant industry experience.
• Committed to just, equitable, and inclusive education.
• Demonstrated experience using anti‑racist teaching and social justice pedagogies.
• Active in professional organizations.
• Knowledge of the Ed.D. program.
• Experience in Educational Leadership.

Employment Requirement

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Salary and Benefit Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243‑3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Education Code 89521 requires applicants to disclose prior administered or adjudicated sexual harassment determinations within the last seven years after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.