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Instructor, Leadership, Policy, and Human Development (50% Non-Tenure Track)
University of La VerneLa Verne Main Campuspart_timeVerifiedPosted 29 May 2026
About the role
The LaFetra College of Education (LFCE) at the University of La Verne invites applications for a 50%, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Instructor in the Department of Leadership, Policy, and Human Development. Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
We are seeking a collaborative and equity-minded instructor to teach graduate- and doctoral-level courses across programs in the department. The ideal candidate will bring a commitment to excellence in teaching, strong content expertise, and the ability to support practice-connected, cohort-based learning for working professionals.
The LaFetra College of Education’s Mission
LFCE champions social equity for youth, adults, families, and communities by equipping and empowering scholarly, highly skilled practitioners, education advocates, and leaders. We prepare transformative educators who engage in socially just practices and lead change in diverse professional and community settings.
LFCE champions social equity for youth, adults, families, and communities by equipping and empowering scholarly, highly skilled practitioners, education advocates, and leaders. We prepare transformative educators who engage in socially just practices and lead change in diverse professional and community settings.
Position Summary
This 50% faculty role includes teaching, advising, and program support. The Instructor will contribute to coursework in areas such as leadership, human development, organizational change, and applied research, depending on expertise.
This 50% faculty role includes teaching, advising, and program support. The Instructor will contribute to coursework in areas such as leadership, human development, organizational change, and applied research, depending on expertise.
The role may also include meaningful support for leadership preparation and credentialing programs, including work connected to fieldwork, performance assessment, and program alignment with accreditation standards.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach graduate and/or doctoral courses.
- Support practice-based learning experiences and applied leadership development.
- Engage in course development and curricular revision to ensure alignment with state guidelines, research-informed practices, and student needs.
- Collaborate with faculty on program design, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Advise and support graduate students in alignment with program expectations.
- Participate in program, department, and college meetings and contribute to shared governance and collaborative academic culture.
- Additional responsibilities may include (based on program needs and candidate expertise):
- Supporting leadership preparation programs, including the PASC program.
- Providing guidance to candidates on performance-based assessments such as CalAPA.
- Supporting fieldwork experiences and partnerships with school or organizational sites.
- Supporting program alignment with California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) standards.
- Contributing to accreditation-related activities, including documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement processes.
- Collaborating on program coordination, accreditation, or leadership tasks as needed.
The physical demands include the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. Clear verbal and written communication is essential, as the position involves frequent interaction with colleagues, clients, or external partners.
The noise level is generally low to moderate. The position may occasionally involve meeting deadlines or managing multiple priorities, which can require sustained focus and mental stamina.
The noise level is generally low to moderate. The position may occasionally involve meeting deadlines or managing multiple priorities, which can require sustained focus and mental stamina.
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The University of La Verne is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Child Development, Human Development, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field.
- Experience teaching or mentoring graduate students or adult learners.
- Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across academic units.
- Earned doctorate (or ABD) in a related field.
- Experience teaching in graduate or doctoral programs.
- Experience with cohort-based and/or online program delivery.
- Experience in school or district leadership or organizational leadership roles.
- Familiarity with performance-based assessments (e.g., CalAPA) and/or accreditation processes (e.g., Experience supervising fieldwork or mentoring aspiring leaders.
- Record of collaboration in curriculum design or academic innovation.
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