University Fieldwork Coach Pool AY 26-27: Department of Educational Leadership

One or more temporary, part-time lecturers for a pool from which instructors will be considered for appointments as they become available during Academic Year 2026-2027.

About the Role

The university fieldwork coach is a temporary, part-time faculty member of the Department of Educational Leadership focused on coaching preliminary and clear administrative credential candidates. CSU East Bay’s Department of Educational Leadership is committed to five Principles of Social Justice. The expertise of a university coach should include understanding of current standards and policies governing K-12 education and credentialing, facilitating adult learning, effective coaching methodologies, conflict resolution, the practices and dispositions of equity-minded leadership, and evidence-based practices for leading the state’s diverse PK-12 educational organizations.

Responsibilities

• Co-developing the course syllabus
• Meeting regularly with the candidates
• Using effective questioning and coaching strategies to help candidates become skillful in continuous self-assessment and self-reflection as leaders
• Providing timely and specific feedback on student work
• Supporting candidates to meet the performance expectations and standards for California administrators
• Supporting candidates through the CalAPA Leadership Cycles
• Responding to student requests and inquiries
• Maintaining a record of student assignments
• Attending all mandatory program meetings, professional development activities, and leadership institute

Lecturer evaluation includes meeting the above responsibilities, student evaluations, and currency in the field. Evidence of currency may include professional activities, professional learning, instructional materials, or incorporation of technology. This position may include evening and weekend online or in-person meetings at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, and/or online.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (required)
• Relevant professional experience (required)
• Doctoral degree (preferred)

Pay

Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. The salary ranges for the Lecturer-Academic Year classification are:

• Lecturer AY (Range 2): $5,507 - $6,677
• Lecturer AY (Range 3): $6,221 - $13,224
• Lecturer AY (Range 4): $6,825 - $14,523
• Lecturer AY (Range 5): $8,593 - $15,211

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. This position may include evening and weekend meetings.

California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, a background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification), and satisfactory completion of a disclosure regarding any final administrative or judicial decisions related to sexual harassment within the last 7 years. The policy and expectation of the California State University is that all faculty members will perform all of their duties within the state of California.