Assistant Professor, Organizational Leadership, Tenure Track

About the role

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 Professor to begin in the Fall 2026 academic term. The position is dedicated to teaching in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership program.

Responsibilities

• Teach doctoral-level courses in organizational leadership and transformation, including leadership development, team leadership, strategic communication and conflict resolution, organizational change, innovation in complex systems, culturally proficient and equitable leadership, policy and finance contexts, strategic planning, and applied research methods.
• Mentor working professionals and support the development of scholarly practitioners capable of navigating complex systems, aligning strategy with culture and resources, and leading sustainable organizational change.
• Contribute to the program's specialized concentration pathways, particularly in community college leadership and organizational transformation.
• Chair and/or serve on doctoral dissertation committees and guide candidates through the Dissertation in Practice or applied research process.

Requirements

• Hold an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership, Educational Leadership, Higher Education, Business, Public Administration, Management, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Provide evidence as instructor of record successfully teaching graduate or doctoral-level leadership courses.
• Be proficient in adult learning theory and instructional strategies appropriate for working professionals in accelerated formats.
• Document experience working with diverse populations and demonstrate working knowledge of social justice, equity, and inclusive leadership practices.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong collaborative leadership capabilities and a demonstrated commitment to integrity and fairness.

Qualifications

• Depth and breadth of knowledge in leadership theory, organizational change, systems thinking, finance and policy contexts, and equity-centered leadership practices.
• Experience effectively using technology to teach in blended and/or online programs.
• Experience mentoring applied research, action research, improvement science, or Dissertation in Practice projects, with the ability to chair and/or serve on doctoral dissertation committees.
• Leadership experience in community college settings, particularly in areas such as policy, finance, institutional effectiveness, student success initiatives, or equity-driven reform.
• Experience leading organizational transformation in complex systems undergoing disruption, restructuring, or growth.
• Experience teaching doctoral courses in policy, finance, strategic planning, organizational culture, systems leadership, or change management.
• Experience in accelerated or cohort-based doctoral programs.
• Experience chairing doctoral dissertation committees, particularly within a Dissertation in Practice model.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate emerging technologies, data analytics, or AI tools to enhance doctoral learning and applied research.
• Evidence of scholarly publication, professional presentations, consulting, or grant activity related to leadership, organizational effectiveness, equity, or organizational change.