CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Position Description
Full-time Lecturer
Center for Educational Effectiveness and Evaluation
Effective Date: August 17, 2015 (Fall 2015 semester); Possible Summer 2015 partial employment.
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in education or related field (e.g., Psychology, Sociology). or
official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2015.
Experience teaching graduate-level statistics and quantitative methods.
Experience conducting research and/or program evaluation studies using quantitative methods.
Commitment to and/or expertise in educating a diverse student population.
Sophisticated knowledge of quantitative research methods, including advanced inferential
statistical techniques, survey design, and use of advanced statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS,
SAS, STATA).
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, clients, and others to achieve shared goals.
Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with trends, issues, and practices across the PK20 educational spectrum.
Ability to use online survey tools.
Experience teaching graduate-level statistics and quantitative methods as instructor of record.
Program evaluation experience, ideally in multiple educational environments (i.e., higher
education, PK 12, non-profit).
Experience supervising the work of others on research or program evaluation projects.

Duties
Teach graduate-level courses in quantitative research methodology, including inferential statistics
and advanced analytic techniques.
Consult with and provide support for masters and doctoral level students regarding advanced
quantitative research designs, methodology, and analytic strategies.
Manage the day-to-day operations of an evaluation and program improvement center within the
College of Education. Duties in this capacity include:
Under the supervision of the center director, manage the implementation of program
evaluations in higher education, PK12, and non-profits organizations.
Consult with the center director on the development of program evaluation plans and
statements of work for clients and potential clients.

1250 BELLFLOWER BLVD. MS 2012 LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90840-2012 562/985-4987 FAX 562/985-4829

Conduct or supervise the practice of advanced statistical analysis for program evaluations
and research projects.
Supervise the work of graduate and undergraduate student assistants on evaluation,
program improvement, and research projects.
Lead and/or collaborate in drafting center deliverables, including interview/focus group
protocols, survey instruments, and project/evaluation reports.
Collaborate with other members of the center, and units within the College of Education
and across campus to support program evaluation and research activities.
Participate in providing professional development for members of the center as well as
student staff on a regular basis.
Develop and nurture relations with center clients and members.

The Department of Educational Leadership at California State University, Long Beach is committed to
building a more diverse faculty, staff, and student body as it responds to the changing population and
educational needs of California and the nation. We seek applicants and nominations from those who have
experience teaching, mentoring, and developing research in ways that effectively address individuals from
historically underrepresented backgrounds. California State University, Long Beach is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer.
Required Documentation
Letter of application addressing the minimum and desired/preferred qualifications and indicating your
areas of specialization(s).
Curriculum vitae including a current e-mail address.
Three current letters of recommendation (at least one of which must be from outside CSULB).
An article-length writing sample
Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree.
Finalists will also be required to submit a signed SC-1 form and an official transcript.
Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:
Dr. Anna M. Ortiz, Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Educational Leadership
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-2012
(562) 985-1126, anna.ortiz@csulb.edu
Application Deadline
Review of applications begins May 4, 2015. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled).
CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an
atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without
regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identification, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, political affiliation, Vietnam era veteran
status, or any other veterans status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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