Educational Leadership Professor and Doctoral Writing Coach
Job Description Summary:
The LaFetra College of Education at the University of La Verne invites applications for a 50 percent non tenure track faculty position in the Leadership Programs to begin in the Fall 2026 academic term. Teaching responsibilities may include courses within the MEd in Educational Leadership, Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, and or Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership programs.
This position carries a two-course annual teaching load and focuses on supporting doctoral students in the development of high quality scholarly and practitioner writing. The faculty member will serve primarily as a doctoral writing coach, providing individualized and small group support to students throughout the Dissertation in Practice process.
In addition, the faculty member will contribute to dissertation oversight by collaborating with dissertation chairs and committee members, reviewing student drafts for clarity and coherence, and supporting timely student progress toward completion. The role includes helping to design and implement writing supports such as workshops, templates, and feedback structures that strengthen student outcomes across the program.
We seek a collaborative and student centered professional who demonstrates excellence in graduate level teaching, writing mentorship, and applied scholarly practice. The core competencies of the Leadership Programs include leadership, change, and contribution across personal, team, and organizational contexts. Our programs aim to develop scholarly practitioners who lead meaningful change and contribute to their organizations and communities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate PhD or EdD in leadership, educational leadership, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Experience teaching graduate or postgraduate courses.
- Demonstrated experience supporting graduate or doctoral student writing, including feedback on research or applied projects.
- Knowledge of qualitative, quantitative, or mixed method research approaches relevant to Dissertation in Practice work.
- Strong understanding of academic writing, organization of research, and development of practitioner scholarship.
- Proficiency with online and hybrid instructional technologies and adult learning strategies.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, especially in providing constructive and supportive feedback.
- Evidence of commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice in education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience serving in a dissertation support, writing coach, or committee member role in a doctoral program.
- Experience supporting Dissertation in Practice or capstone style projects.
- Experience developing writing resources, workshops, or scaffolded supports for graduate students.
- Experience teaching or leading in PK to 12, higher education, or community organizations.
- Record of scholarship or professional presentations related to leadership, practitioner research, or writing development.
Specific Duties:
Salary Range
Maximum: $33.00
Minimum: 33.00
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:
Open Until Filled: No
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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