California Baptist University
Program Director, EdD, Higher Education Leadership
🇺🇸 Riverside, CA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $105K - $120K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ December 4th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Lead and manage the Higher Education Leadership EdD program.
- Teach graduate-level courses in the discipline.
- Engage in research, scholarship, and service to the university, church, and community.
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and university committees.
- Require a terminal degree in education and relevant professional experience.
- Must demonstrate ability in teaching, scholarship, and service, and integrate Christian faith and theology with education.
- Knowledge of higher education context and diversity, including culture, language, race, ethnicity, and gender orientation, is essential.
- Ability to lead multiple EdD cohorts through application, coursework, and dissertation stages.
- Preferred qualifications include evidence of innovative graduate teaching and an active research agenda.
- Compensation ranges from $105,000 to $120,000 annually, with comprehensive employee benefits offered.
Program Director, EdD, Higher Education Leadership Full Description
Position Summary | The Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education at California Baptist University is accepting applications for a Program Director position to lead the Higher Education Leadership EdD. The successful candidate for this position is one who is enthusiastic about being part of developing the next generation of leaders in higher education collaboratively with our existing team. This position is a 12 month tenure track faculty role.
California Baptist University (CBU) is one of the top private Christian universities in Southern California. California Baptist University believes each person has been created for a purpose. CBU strives to help students understand and engage in this purpose by providing a Christ-centered educational experience that integrates academics with spiritual and social development opportunities. Graduates are challenged to become individuals whose skills, integrity, and sense of purpose glorify God and distinguish them in the workplace and in the world.
Led by Biblical truth, the Metcalf School of Education prepares educational leaders, individuals of high moral character and ethical behavior who are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to create lifelong learners throughout the world.
The successful candidate joins a dedicated interdisciplinary team to strengthen and build education programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The primary duties will include leading and managing the Ed.D. program and teaching courses. Other duties include engaging in research and service through the university and community, including, but not limited to, assessment and curriculum development and participation in university and school committees. Candidates must embrace the mission of California Baptist University and evidence a clear understanding of, and commitment to, excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, as well as the integration of Christian faith into their work.
Pay Range | The compensation for this appointment will range from $105,000 – $120,000 annually and reflects what California Baptist University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to wages, CBU offers a robust suite of employee benefits.
Qualifications | Candidates must: Have a terminal degree in education, Have relevant professional experience, Be committed to the integration of Christian faith and theology with the field of Education, Demonstrate the ability to excel in teaching, scholarship, and service. Have knowledge of the current context of higher education, Have knowledge of diversity in society, including diverse abilities, culture, language, race, ethnicity, and gender orientation, Demonstrate effective professional practices in teaching and learning, scholarship, and service, Have relevant, recent teaching experience Have the ability to organize, lead, and manage multiple cohorts of Ed.D. candidates from the application process to coursework and through the dissertation stages.
Preferred QualificationsEvidence of effective and innovative teaching at the graduate level Evidence of research agenda and scholarly activity
Teaching Responsibilities | The successful candidate will teach in their discipline and engage in relevant scholarship and service to CBU, the church, the community, and professional communities.
Nondiscrimination Statement | State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.
Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/9761
- * Are you a Christian?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you attend church regularly?
- Yes
- No
- If no, please explain (required):
(Open Ended Question) - * Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)
- Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
- No (I am in conflict or not familiar)
- Christian Experience Essay
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Resume
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Unofficial Transcript
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8432 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 552-8655 | hroffice@calbaptist.edu
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