Dept of Leadership, Policy, & Human Development (Adjunct Pool)

About the role

The Department of Leadership, Policy, and Human Development in the University of La Verne’s LaFetra College of Education invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach and mentor graduate and doctoral students across three programs: the M.S. in Child and Adolescent Development, the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, and the Organizational Leadership Doctoral Program (Ed.D.). The department is building a strong pool of instructors who share a commitment to ethical, culturally responsive leadership and who are eager to support working professionals through academically rigorous, practice‑connected learning. The Educational Leadership Ed.D. is a stackable, two‑year online program culminating in a Problem of Practice (POP) grounded in applied research; the Organizational Leadership doctorate blends leadership core and research coursework across a two‑year cohort model focused on leadership theory, ethics, organizational development, and change, with research development spanning the purpose statement through methodology. The Child and Adolescent Development master’s program maintains a year‑round, continuous recruitment pool for part‑time lecturers to teach graduate courses on an as‑needed basis. Applicants will be added to the Adjunct Pool and will indicate the specific program for which they are applying, along with their qualifications and courses they have taught or would be interested in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and doctoral courses in the M.S. in Child and Adolescent Development, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, and Organizational Leadership Doctoral Program.
• Mentor graduate and doctoral students.
• Support working professionals through academically rigorous, practice‑connected learning.

Requirements

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (TK‑12 focus) – required for Educational Leadership Ed.D. adjunct.
• Doctoral degree – required.
• Experience as an educational leader in TK‑12 and administration.
• Background with technology and learning management systems.
• Experience with program development, project management, and curriculum.
• Experience with action research.
• For Organizational Leadership Doctoral Program: practical leadership experience in higher education, non‑profit, business, K‑12, administrative roles; experience teaching leadership theories, change management, organizational leadership; experience with program development, project management, curriculum; experience teaching a full‑semester doctoral course; familiarity with technology and LMS; experience with research and writing.
• For Child and Adolescent Development: Master’s degree in Human Development, Developmental Psychology, Education, or related field (required); doctorate preferred but not required; demonstrated knowledge of developmental theories across cognitive, social, emotional, physical domains; experience supporting adult learners; familiarity with culturally responsive, inclusive, developmentally appropriate practices.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Practical experience working with children, youth, or families in PK‑12, early childhood, or community‑based educational settings (teaching, counseling, student support, special education).
• Preferred: Experience with instructional coaching, teacher preparation, or supporting novice educators.
• Preferred: Background in online teaching and use of learning management systems (e.g., D2L Brightspace, Canvas).
• Preferred: Strong professional writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: Experience with curriculum development, program design, or community‑based initiatives related to child and adolescent well‑being.
• Preferred: Scholarship or teaching background focused on equity in development, neurodiversity, or the whole child approach to teaching and/or leadership.

Skills

• Technology and learning management systems proficiency.
• Program development, project management, and curriculum design.
• Action research and research/writing abilities.
• Leadership theory, change management, organizational development.
• Culturally responsive and inclusive practices.
• Online teaching and LMS (D2L Brightspace, Canvas).
• Professional writing, communication, interpersonal skills.