Faculty Part-Time - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program

*Job no:* 528480 *Position type:* Faculty Part Time/Adjunct *Benefit Status:* Non-Benefited - Union *Campus:* UMass Lowell *Department:* Curriculum and Instruction *Salary:* 6060.13 - 6666.15 *Applications Open:* Sep 16 2025 *Applications Close: *Open until filled*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.

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