California State University, Monterey Bay
Assistant Professor of Education and Leadership
California State University, Monterey Bay, Monterey, California, United States, 93941
Assistant Professor of Education and Leadership
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Assistant Professor of Education and Leadership
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California State University, Monterey Bay
Classification:
Academic Year Faculty Priority Screening Date:
December 14, 2025 Recruitment Status:
Open Until Filled Appointment Date:
Fall 2026
California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid‑sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four‑year public university system. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030. CSU’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Silicon Valley, UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.
Responsibilities
Engage in graduate‑level teaching, advising, and curriculum development/assessment
Maintain a rigorous program of scholarly work related to the Master of Arts in Education program’s credential and graduate degree programs
Work collegially with faculty
Participate in university and community engagement which involves a background in instructional leadership, systems change, organizational development, or educational policy
Assist with student recruitment efforts and admissions process
Advise and mentor graduate students in courses and in the various program pathways
Actively engage in research that has local, regional, and national impact
Work collaboratively with public/private schools as well as regional, state and national education agencies/professional organizations
Provide service to the college, university professional associations and discipline‑related community partners
Develop strong partnerships with districts and alumni by collaborating with district leaders to secure external funding that supports pipeline programs and scholarships
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctorate in Education with emphasis in educational leadership or closely related field by time of appointment (August 2026)
Teaching or administrative experience in K‑12 or higher education
Major specialization in one or more of the following areas:
Experience working with schools and/or districts to support social justice, equity, diversity and a culture of success for all children;
Teaching and the process of learning/cognition among children and adolescents;
Organizational development and school improvement
PK‑12 teaching experience
Experience working effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in working with students with disabilities
Bilingual: Spanish
Expertise in educational policy, leadership and administration
Experience working with California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Established track record of extramural research funding
A strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals commensurate with rank
Experience supervising students in field experiences
Special Conditions of Employment All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment. The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
Compensation Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $6,221 to $7,571 per month. CSU Salary Schedule: CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). For more information, visit: Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing
Application Procedure For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application and submit required documents by the priority screening date found at csumb.edu/jobs. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned. CSUMB is currently not sponsoring H‑1B employment visas which are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582‑3389 or humanresources@csumb.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We provide a welcoming, inclusive environment and consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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Assistant Professor of Education and Leadership
role at
California State University, Monterey Bay
Classification:
Academic Year Faculty Priority Screening Date:
December 14, 2025 Recruitment Status:
Open Until Filled Appointment Date:
Fall 2026
California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid‑sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four‑year public university system. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030. CSU’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Silicon Valley, UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.
Responsibilities
Engage in graduate‑level teaching, advising, and curriculum development/assessment
Maintain a rigorous program of scholarly work related to the Master of Arts in Education program’s credential and graduate degree programs
Work collegially with faculty
Participate in university and community engagement which involves a background in instructional leadership, systems change, organizational development, or educational policy
Assist with student recruitment efforts and admissions process
Advise and mentor graduate students in courses and in the various program pathways
Actively engage in research that has local, regional, and national impact
Work collaboratively with public/private schools as well as regional, state and national education agencies/professional organizations
Provide service to the college, university professional associations and discipline‑related community partners
Develop strong partnerships with districts and alumni by collaborating with district leaders to secure external funding that supports pipeline programs and scholarships
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctorate in Education with emphasis in educational leadership or closely related field by time of appointment (August 2026)
Teaching or administrative experience in K‑12 or higher education
Major specialization in one or more of the following areas:
Experience working with schools and/or districts to support social justice, equity, diversity and a culture of success for all children;
Teaching and the process of learning/cognition among children and adolescents;
Organizational development and school improvement
PK‑12 teaching experience
Experience working effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in working with students with disabilities
Bilingual: Spanish
Expertise in educational policy, leadership and administration
Experience working with California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Established track record of extramural research funding
A strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals commensurate with rank
Experience supervising students in field experiences
Special Conditions of Employment All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment. The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.
Compensation Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $6,221 to $7,571 per month. CSU Salary Schedule: CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). For more information, visit: Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing
Application Procedure For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application and submit required documents by the priority screening date found at csumb.edu/jobs. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned. CSUMB is currently not sponsoring H‑1B employment visas which are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582‑3389 or humanresources@csumb.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We provide a welcoming, inclusive environment and consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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