Job Description
Job Description Position Title: Full-Time Faculty Position in the Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership; emphasis on Qualitative Methodology Position Tracking Number: F187 School/College: School of Education Department: Educational Leadership Location: Azusa, CA About APU: Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. As a leading Christian university in California, Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship, faith integration, diversity, and internationalization, APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University, recognizing APU's high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognized annually as one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.
Description: This is a 10-month faculty position in the Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership at Azusa Pacific University. The Ed.D. program prepares promising K-12 educators with the theoretical and practical understanding to lead amidst the changing environment of the nation's K-12 schools in a 3-year dissertation embedded, cohort-based format. All courses are offered on a hybrid basis, with sessions occurring on selected Saturdays (6 class sessions in both fall and spring semesters, and 4 class sessions in the Summer A semester). We are seeking a creative and collaborative colleague with prior doctoral dissertation committee chair and/or methodologist experience and graduate teaching experience to join us in the second year of our new program launch.
Specialization: Qualitative research methodology and K-12 school leadership. Teaching may include courses on organizational theory and change, diversity and equity, educational policy, strategic planning, legal issues and crisis management, and/or leadership ethics.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching core qualitative research methodology courses, mentoring students, serving on dissertation committees, and maintaining a professional research agenda. In addition, all faculty are expected to contribute to ongoing program improvement efforts and participate in committee service at the program, School, and/or University level, as well as to the broader professional community.
Potentially, this role may also include departmental chair responsibilities. The chair serves as the chief academic administrator of the department and provides leadership in the primary areas of faculty teaching, research and service; enrollment and budgets; and program development and assessment. Faculty recruiting, support, and supervision (through the University's Faculty Evaluation System) are significant components of this role. If assigned, the chair role will include an extension of the contract to a 12-month term.
Level: Rank commensurate with qualifications
Qualifications: - A demonstrated, vibrant Christian faith compatible with the mission of Azusa Pacific University (Faculty members are required to sign a "Statement of Faith," available at and to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook. The University has an expectation of and provides support for faith integration across the curriculum.)
- Earned doctorate in education from an accredited institution
- Faculty experience teaching at the graduate level required, with hybrid format experience (online and face-to-face) preferred
- Experience serving on doctoral dissertation committees required; experience chairing dissertation committees preferred
- Familiarity with contemporary K-12 issues required; significant teaching and/or administrative experience at the K-12 level preferred;
- Commitment to professional and scholarly activity as demonstrated by an active research agenda that speaks to both practitioner and academic communities
- Demonstration of collegial teamwork and desire to collaborate with colleagues to meet program and department needs
- An established record of success in serving ethnically diverse populations
Additional Qualifications for a Potential Chair Role: - University academic administrative experience (overseeing faculty and staff, budgets, academic policy implementation, etc.) preferred
- Significant K-12 experience, preferably including leadership at the district level
Workload: Full-time faculty, 10-month contract (will be extended to 12-months if a chair role is assigned). The typical workload includes teaching, scholarly activity, service, advising, and School and/or University committee assignments. The work is expected to involve 40 to 45 hours per week, including a minimum of six hours across two days in the office which is located on the Azusa West campus.
Mental Demands: - Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects
- Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information
- Self starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form
Hire Date: August 2024
Compensation: $66,560 to $125,460 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.
Compensation will be based on experience, rank, and qualifications.
Additional Information: Candidates must align with Azusa Pacific University's Christian identity. Faculty members are expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook, and to integrate the Christian faith in teaching and scholarship.
Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'.
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Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Azusa Pacific University conducts background checks on all final candidates.
Application Procedure: To apply, visit Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.
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