Online EdD Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - C&I

Position: Online Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Curriculum & Instruction
Program: EdD in Learning and Organizational Change
non tenure-track / two open positions

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT and PROGRAM:

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction prepares professional educators for transformative leadership in research-based teaching practice and student learning. Graduates shape the future through research and practice, addressing complex issues with innovation and creativity. The Department of Curriculum & Instruction is the largest in the School of Education and is home to the undergraduate teacher education core classes along with robust graduate offerings at the master’s and doctoral levels. To learn more about the department, please visit the Department of Curriculum & Instruction.

The School of Education seeks two full-time lecturers/senior lecturers to teach and mentor graduate students pursuing a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Learning and Organizational Change (EdD-LOC). This doctoral program has successfully graduated more than 250 students.

The program was named the Carnegie Project for the Education Doctorate (CPED) Program of the Year in 2022 and was recently ranked by Fortune Education among the top four best online Ed.D. programs. The EdD-LOC program serves a talented and diverse population of graduate students who represent a range of races, ethnicities, ages, and professions. The program admits a new cohort of students three times per calendar year and students complete an established sequence of courses designed for working professionals, consisting of two courses (6 credit hours) each trimester with a typical graduation timeline of 36 months. Students also complete a research-intensive dissertation focused on a problem-of-practice as part of their program of study. Courses are delivered online and are designed to provide students a strong sense of community with maximum collaboration opportunities. Courses are also offered in the evenings to accommodate the working professional; each course includes an asynchronous component and a live class session for 1.5 hours each week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Consistent with Baylor’s mission to be a world-class institution dedicated to Christian principles and ideals, the qualifications for the position include:

Required Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in education, organizational change, or related discipline.
Expertise in quantitative research methodology and/or mixed methods research techniques.
Evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level.
Experience serving on dissertation committees.
Ability to be on the Waco campus once per trimester for on-campus events.

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful experience working with graduate students and mentoring their research.
Experience chairing student dissertation committees.
Evidence of excellence in teaching in online environments.
Record of published research in peer-reviewed outlets.
Experience teaching research methodology courses (quantitative or mixed methods research techniques).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

EdD-LOC faculty are typically assigned a 3-3-3 teaching/student mentorship load in this trimester program and may serve as the lead instructor or section instructor for one or more courses. Responsibilities include leading weekly synchronous course sessions and preparing materials for the asynchronous portion of courses. Faculty serve as the dissertation advisor for students who develop and complete a research dissertation focused on a problem-of-practice. EdD-LOC faculty also take part in hosting cohorts of students for on-campus immersion experiences in Waco and participate in admission reviews and decisions. Program faculty are committed to maintaining high expectations for students while providing the necessary support to ensure their success. To this end, program faculty meet regularly and operate as a productive, supportive team.

SALARY AND BEGINNING DATE: The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and professional experience. The anticipated date of appointment is January 1, 2023.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by September 25, 2023.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates should include the following in their application materials.

REQUIRED:

Letter of interest that addresses the position’s qualifications and responsibilities and includes a statement of personal faith and the applicant’s potential fit with Baylor’s Christian mission
A curriculum vitae
Transcripts documenting the terminal degree (official transcripts required prior to on-campus interview)
Contact information for three to five professional references. Note: Reference checks will only be initiated for those applicants who advance to the finalist phase (i.e., on-campus interviews).

OPTIONAL:

The online application will allow applicants to upload up to three optional attachments that showcase unique accomplishments relevant to the position. Potential examples (not exhaustive) include: syllabus of a college course the applicant developed/substantially revised, a particular publication the applicant authored and would like to draw attention to, a summary of the applicant’s prior college teaching evaluations, a conceptual model/diagram the applicant developed illustrating relevant content/information for the position.

For questions regarding the position, please contact search committee chair, Dr. Laila Sanguras (Laila_Sanguras@baylor.edu)

Application materials must be submitted electronically to: apply.interfolio.com/129953

About Baylor School of Education:

For more than 100 years, the School of Education has advanced Baylor University’s mission across the globe while preparing students for a range of careers focused on education, leadership, and human development. With more than 60 full-time faculty members, the school’s growing research and outreach portfolio complements its long-standing commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship. Baylor School of Education’s undergraduate teacher education programs have earned national distinction for innovative partnerships with local schools that provide future educators with deep clinical preparation. Likewise, the school’s graduate programs have attained national recognition for their exemplary preparation of research scholars, educational leaders, innovators, and clinicians. Graduate enrollments continue to rise, with more than 700 students pursuing advanced study and professional preparation through 17 different graduate program options including MA, MSEd, Ed.S., Ed.D., and Ph.D. levels.

Through exciting new academic initiatives both at home and abroad, and several new searches underway for faculty colleagues, the School is in a period of significant expansion and deepened impact through the production of meaningful, high-quality research and the preparation of outstanding leaders, teachers, and clinicians.

Explore the School of Education through the website, including these links of interest:

About Baylor University:

Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas and currently serves approximately 21,000 students. Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation and designated an R1 institution within the Carnegie Foundation’s classification system. Baylor University is also recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education within its honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For." Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while affording faculty and staff the opportunity to live in one of the fastest-growing areas of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate Forward, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. 

Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions. Baylor’s curriculum includes 126 baccalaureate programs, 79 master’s programs, 47 doctoral programs (including the JD), the Education Specialist program, and the Master of Laws program.

The links below may offer more insights about Baylor University:

Research at Baylor
Athletics website
University Leadership: Office of the President
University Leadership: Office of the Provost
Faculty Senate
Human Resources* and information on Employee Benefits

*For additional questions about Human Resources, please email askHR@baylor.edu

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, people of color, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.