Careers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

General Summary of Position:

The School of Education in the College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for qualified Adjunct Faculty to teach graduate-level courses in the Doctor of Education (EdD) Program during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

Teaching opportunities are available in both strands of the program:

• Leadership in Schooling
• STEM Leadership in Schooling

Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in Improvement Science, have professional experience in PreK–12 education, and show a commitment to inclusive and accessible teaching. The EdD program is delivered completely online, with students applying improvement methodologies to Problems of Practice in their own educational settings.

Responsibilities:

• Teach doctoral-level courses in the online EdD program.
• Provide engaging and rigorous instruction in areas such as leadership, improvement science, systems change, and applied research methods.
• Support doctoral students as practitioner-scholars through their coursework and research.
• Collaborate with program faculty to ensure alignment with program goals and standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Education (EdD, PhD) or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Improvement Science methodology. Please describe examples of your use of Improvement Science methodology in your cover letter

• Professional experience in PreK–12 education.
• Experience teaching graduate-level courses.
• Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success in doctoral education.

• Experience mentoring doctoral students through research or applied dissertation projects.     

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional or research experience in equity-based Problems of Practice in PreK–12 settings.
• Expertise with Canvas LMS for online teaching and course management.
• Participation in the program’s week-long summer residency (held annually in July).
• Professional or research experience in K–12 or higher education leadership, STEM education, or systems-level improvement initiatives.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.  

This is a part-time, non-benefited, Union of Adjunct Faculty, Local 1596, UAW position.

Please include a CV and cover letter with your application.  Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.