California Lutheran University Hiring for Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership at California, United States Full Time

Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership

Position Category: Faculty
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: .75 (Full-time)
Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders
for a global society who are strong in character and judgment,
confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service
and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the
university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and
graduate students who come from across the nation and around the
world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a
federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is
looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working
in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive
learning and work environment that values individual differences
and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function:
The Graduate School of Education at California Lutheran University
(Cal Lutheran) invites applicants for a tenure track Assistant
Professor of Education Leadership beginning in fall of 2023. For
this particular position, we are looking for someone with
experience/expertise in the K-12 segment, preferably with
quantitative research skills. Cal Lutheran is a Hispanic-Serving
Institution (HSI) and we are looking for candidates with a
demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse,
multicultural and multi-racial communities.

The Department of Education Leadership offers both a K-12 and
higher education Ed.D and a Master of Arts degree in Education
Leadership. For this particular position, we are looking for
someone with experience/expertise in the K-12 segment, preferably
with quantitative research skills. Common responsibilities for the
position include teaching in the MA and doctoral
programs/credential courses, doctoral student advisement, and
service to the university and broader community.

Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair or Program
Director, the Assistant Professor is responsible for providing
academic instruction to students for the assigned graduate courses.
The Assistant Professor is to serve as an academic advisor to
students; serve on faculty or university committees; and engage in
scholarly activities, and/or creative endeavors which contribute to
the academic mission of the University, as outlined in the faculty
handbook.

Representative Duties:
· Carry a 12-unit course load per semester caseload based upon
teaching, leadership, and dissertation chair assignments E·
Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies
into the learning process across classroom and online settings E·
Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
social, economic, cultural, and ethnic background of university
students E· Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs
of students with disabilities E· Advise and guide students on the
development and completion of their dissertations, in particular,
those students with quantitative research projects. E· Develop and
maintain an active record of scholarship E· Engage in scholarly
activities leading to grants, presentations, and/or publications E·
Participate in service to the department, school, university, and
P-22 (i.e., preschool through higher education) community E·
Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous
growth within the subject, field or discipline E
• Performs related duties as assigned.

E=Essential Duties

Knowledge Of:
• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching
• Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment
• University curricula
• Community and campus resources, services, programs, and
professionals available to students
• Methods of gathering, analyzing, and preparing data
• Modern computing technology
• Record keeping techniques with regard to student enrollment,
attendance, and progress

Ability To:
• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject
field or discipline
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
social, economic, cultural, and ethnic background of University
students
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students
with disabilities.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery
technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the
educational experience
• Maintain professional standards that protect student
confidentiality
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using tact,
patience, and courtesy
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of
action
• Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous
growth within subject field or discipline

Minimum Qualifications:
• Possession of an appropriate earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in
education, education leadership, or a related field• Evidence of
sustained teaching effectiveness, preferably in the area of K-12
education leadership• Evidence of research and scholarship in K-12
education leadership• Potential for significant service and
leadership to the University

Preferred Qualifications:
· Leadership experience in K-12 school settings· Knowledge of and
experience with local, state and national educational issues and
trends across the P-22 pipeline· Demonstrated commitment to
diversity and equity. Please see CLU’s diversity statement:
https://www.callutheran.edu/about/diversity.html·
Schedule flexibility to assume teaching responsibilities for
monthly Friday night and Saturday classes ongoing throughout the
academic year, including summers· Successful experience and
background in department and/or university leadership· Expertise in
qualitative and quantitative research methodology and ability to
chair dissertations using these methodologies· Experience in the
effective use of technology in educational practice· Successful
involvement with university-public school partnerships· Pedagogical
experience with hybrid or online teaching strategies· Excellent
oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

Licenses and Other Requirements:
None

Physical Abilities:

Working Environment:
Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of
classroom sites on campus.

Posting Number: Faculty000692020
Number of Vacancies:
Desired Start Date: 08/21/2023
Position End Date:
Open Date: 09/09/2022
Close Date: 11/1/2022
Open Until Filled: No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions:
Please apply on-line at https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/
Make sure to include the following with your application:

1. A cover letter, including a statement about how the candidate’s
   experiences will further the HSI designation of the university and
   the unique needs of underrepresented students
2. A complete resume/curriculum vitae
3. A one-page statement of teaching philosophy and how the
   candidate’s teaching adapts to the needs of underrepresented ethnic
   minority students and first-generation college students
4. A one-page statement of research, creative, and/or scholarly
   activities
5. List of references (optional)

To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/9989

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal
opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical
disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender
identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable
law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program,
activity or facility of the University on the basis of these
factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state
laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s
policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process
can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please
contact the Human Resources Department for further information or
to request an accommodation.

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