Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, non-tenure track, Online Learning

Description

The School of Education seeks two full-time lecturers/senior lecturers to teach and mentor graduate students in our online learning programs. The individuals hired for these positions will serve the school’s online EdD in Learning and Organizational Change and may also have opportunities to teach courses aligned with their interests and expertise in the school’s other online graduate programs.

The online EdD-LOC program was named the Carnegie Project for the Education Doctorate (CPED) Program of the Year in 2022 and has been ranked fourth nationally by Fortune Magazine. This doctoral 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 per 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. Live sessions 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. EdD-LOC faculty take part in hosting cohorts of students for on-campus immersion experiences in Waco. This doctoral program has successfully graduated more than 400 students.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Online Learning faculty who mentor doctoral students are typically assigned a 3-3-3 teaching/student mentorship load in a 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 EdD-LOC 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: As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. To the extent that a faculty or staff member is benefits eligible, Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $ 95,000.00 - $ 115,000.00. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certification, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

The anticipated date of appointment is April 29, 2025.

SCHOOL: 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. The school’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 searches underway for new faculty, 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, teac