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

Location: Remote
Open Date: Jul 22, 2024
Deadline: Oct 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

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, teachers, and clinicians. To learn more about the School of Education, please visit baylor.edu/soe.

About Baylor University: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the 'Great Colleges to Work For' from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, 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.



Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in education, organizational change, or related discipline.

Experience serving on dissertation committees.

Expertise in psychology of learning, online instructional design, organizational innovation, or research methods.

Evidence of excellence in teaching online at the university level.

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.

Record of published research in peer-reviewed outlets.

Experience teaching courses focused on learning and instructional design, technology, innovation, artificial intelligence and/or research methods courses.



Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/149298

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by August 22, 2024.

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

REQUIRED:

1. Letter of interest that addresses the position's qualifications and responsibilities.

2. A curriculum vitae.

3. Transcripts documenting the terminal degree (official transcripts required prior to on-campus interview).

4. 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).

5. The self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form (RAF).

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.


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, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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