Faculty Part-Time - School of Education

General Summary of the Position

The School of Education seeks qualified 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
• 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.

Course delivery varies by program. BAEd courses are primarily taught face-to-face. Master’s-level courses are primarily offered online asynchronously. Ph.D. courses may be offered face-to-face or online asynchronously.

Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty responsibilities may include:

• 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.
• For new or newly developed courses, develop and prepare course materials in collaboration with program faculty and/or program coordinators.
• Evaluate student work and provide timely and 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

Candidates must meet the degree requirements appropriate to the level of courses they are assigned to teach:

• BAEd, UTeach courses, and Master’s-level courses: A master’s degree or higher in Education or a closely related field.
• Doctoral-level courses, including Ed.D. and Ph.D. courses: An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or a closely related field.

In addition, candidates must have:

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the areas identified in this 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 candidates teaching BAEd or UTeach courses, relevant professional experience in K–12 educational settings is required.

For candidates teaching quantitative research methods, educational statistical modeling, qualitative research methods, or program evaluation, demonstrated research or evaluation experience using the relevant methodological approaches is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

This posting establishes a continuous pool of qualified adjunct faculty for potential teaching assignments in the School of Education. Inclusion in the applicant pool does not guarantee a teaching appointment. Applications will be reviewed as instructional needs arise.

Applicants should submit:

• A curriculum vitae
• A cover letter
• Names and contact information for three professional references

In the cover letter, applicants should clearly identify:

• The area or areas in which they are qualified to teach
• The program level or levels for which they are qualified: BAEd/UTeach, master’s, Ed.D., and/or Ph.D.
• Relevant teaching, professional, research, or methodological experience

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as teaching needs arise.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately and will 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. For Adjunct Faculty salaries, please refer to the Adjunct Faculty salary chart for the rates.

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

Organization

Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell

Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.

This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.