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Assistant/ Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

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Assistant/ Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

Job Description Summary:

The LaFetra College of Education at the University of La Verne invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor to begin in the Fall 2026 academic term with teaching responsibilities possible within the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and/or Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership Programs. We seek dynamic, creative, scholarly practitioners committed to quality teaching, student success, and scholarship. We are seeking candidates who can teach quantitative or qualitative research courses and/ or the programmatic leadership courses. The core competencies of the programs include leadership, change, and contribution as they relate to personal and interpersonal, team, and organizational effectiveness. The aim of our leadership programs is to develop scholarly practitioners as leaders and architects of change who make significant contributions to the organizations and communities they serve. This role could also involve a leadership position within the college.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) with an emphasis in leadership or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Have a depth and breadth of knowledge of pertinent theories and practices relative to leadership program content.
  • Evidence as the instructor of record successfully teaching graduate/postgraduate level leadership courses.
  • Evidence as the instructor of record successfully using technology and teach graduate/postgraduate level online/blended courses.
  • Proficient in adult learning strategies both face-to-face and virtually in small and large group settings.
  • Possess effective interpersonal skills – able to work with diverse, adult populations in academic and professional working relationships.
  • Have a record of scholarship and research in the discipline.
  • Documented experience working with a diverse student population and working knowledge of social justice and culturally responsive classrooms.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong leadership capabilities and a demonstrated commitment to integrity and fairness.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching or leading in PK-12 education.
  • Experience teaching or leading in a Community College setting.
  • Experience integrating emerging technologies, data analytics, or AI tools in leadership teaching and research.
  • Experience with the Dissertation in Practice model.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply innovative technologies to advance student learning and scholarly practice.
  • Experience designing, coordinating, or assessing graduate programs in leadership, organizational development, or education.
  • Evidence of scholarly publication, grant activity, or conference presentations related to leadership, organizational change, or equity in education.


Specific Duties:


Salary Range
Maximum: Assistant Professor $76,989.60/ Associate Professor $81,701.98
Minimum: Assistant Professor $75,419.63 / Associate Professor $85,880.50

Benefits Summary:

Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation

Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.


Location: La Verne Main Campus
Close Date: 6/1/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://laverne.edu

Institutional Profile
Located in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university's central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.

The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.

The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation






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About University of La Verne

The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university located in La Verne, California, United States, about 35 miles east of Los Angeles.

Founded in 1891, the university is composed of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, the College of Health and Community Well-Being, and the College of Law and Public Service, eight regional campuses throughout Southern California, and robust online offerings. Scholastic opportunities abound, thanks to more than 50 undergraduate programs, more than 20 master’s degrees, five doctorates, and six credential programs.

Across all of the colleges, La Verne’s approximately 6,000 traditional age and adult learners help make the federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution one of the most diverse universities in the nation. Nearly half of the traditional undergraduates are first-generation students – the first in their immediate families to attend college. More than 70 percent of University of La Verne students receive some form of financial aid.

The university is also a pioneer in adult education, offering accelerated programs for adult learners at the La Verne Campus, regional campuses, and online.

University of La Verne is dedicated to the belief that a quality, values-based education enriches the human condition by engendering community engagement, scholarly accomplishment, and professionalism. Along with encouraging diversity, the university focuses on the individual as evidenced by its small class sizes. Professors are personally engaged and committed to helping students achieve their academic and professional goals.

 


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