Faculty Part-Time - School of Education

University of Massachusetts Lowell • Lowell, MA

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About The Position

The School of Education seeks qualified part-time adjunct instructors with expertise in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence in education; disability and special education; multilingual education; reading and literacy; STEM education; research-practice partnerships; curriculum development; teaching methods; teacher education; program evaluation; quantitative research methods; educational statistical modeling; and qualitative research methods. Teaching assignments may include courses in the Bachelor of Education (BAEd), UTeach, master’s, Ed.D., and Ph.D. programs, depending on the candidate’s qualifications, expertise, and program needs. BAEd courses are primarily face-to-face; master’s-level courses are primarily online and asynchronous; Ph.D. courses may be face-to-face or online and asynchronous.

Adjunct faculty teach assigned courses in accordance with approved curricula and syllabi, provide instruction suited to course content and delivery format, prepare instructional materials and learning activities, assess student work and provide timely constructive feedback, and communicate professionally with students and program personnel. For new or newly developed courses, instructors develop materials in collaboration with program faculty and/or coordinators. Other duties may include using instructional technologies and learning-management systems for online courses, attending program meetings when appropriate, and collaborating with faculty and coordinators to support curriculum consistency and quality.

This posting establishes a continuous pool of qualified adjunct faculty for potential teaching assignments. Inclusion in the pool does not guarantee an appointment. Applications will be reviewed as teaching needs arise. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled; the position may close once an adequate number of qualified applications is received. Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. The cover letter should identify teaching areas and program levels for which the applicant is qualified, as well as relevant teaching, professional, research, or methodological experience. The position is part-time, non-benefited, and represented by the Union of Adjunct Faculty, Local 1596, UAW. Salary rates are listed in the employer’s Adjunct Faculty salary chart.

Requirements

• For BAEd, UTeach, and master’s-level courses, a master’s degree or higher in Education or a closely related field.
• For doctoral-level courses, including Ed.D. and Ph.D. courses, an earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the areas identified in the posting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with program faculty and staff.
• Ability to teach effectively in the delivery format associated with the assigned program.
• For BAEd or UTeach teaching, relevant professional experience in K–12 educational settings.
• For quantitative research methods, educational statistical modeling, qualitative research methods, or program evaluation teaching, demonstrated research or evaluation experience using the relevant methodological approaches.

Nice To Haves

• Prior college or university teaching experience.
• Evidence of effective teaching in face-to-face and/or online learning environments, as appropriate to the program.
• For research methods, statistical modeling, qualitative methods, and program evaluation courses, evidence of scholarly or applied methodological expertise, such as peer-reviewed publications, research projects, funded studies, or evaluation work.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses consistent with approved curriculum and syllabi.
• Deliver high-quality instruction appropriate to the course content, program, and delivery format.
• Prepare instructional materials and learning activities as needed.
• Develop and prepare materials for new or newly developed courses in collaboration with program faculty and/or program coordinators.
• Evaluate student work and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with students and relevant program personnel.
• Use appropriate instructional technologies and learning-management systems for online courses.
• Attend program meetings when appropriate.
• Collaborate with program faculty and coordinators to support consistency and quality across the curriculum.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time