Quarterly Lecturer – Department of Education; Pool

Quarterly Lecturer – Department of Education  Pool)

Recruitment began on July 27, 2026

and the job listing Expires on August 27, 2026

Position Title:

Quarterly Lecturer – Department of Education  Pool)

Position Type:
Temporary

Salary Range:

• Terminal degree (Ph.D./MFA) in Education or a closely-related field.
• Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Education or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching education at the college level.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.
• Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

• TEACHING (100%). Teaching duties will not exceed more than two courses in any quarter and no more than four in any academic year, and will include but are not limited to fulfilling all responsibilities associated with assigned courses, including:
  • Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively;
  • Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students;
  • Holding regular weekly office hours on campus;
  • Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
  • Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;
  • Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or Working with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee.
• SERVICE (0%): This position does not require any service duties. You may be invited, but not required, to attend department meetings or activities.

• Letter of interest, specifying qualifications, teaching experience and teaching philosophy
• Current curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three outside references
• Applicants will upload all of their information into Workday, with the exception of confidential letters of reference. Those letters must be emailed to one of the primary recruiter(s) who will then upload them into the applicant file.

• Hiring is made on a quarterly basis. The first class dates for the  academic year are:
  • Fall 2026 – Monday, September 21, 2026
  • Winter 2027 – Monday, January 4, 2027
  • Spring 2027 – Monday, March 29, 2027
  • Summer 2025 – To be Determined
• Please note that your employment is subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 (“Local 1021”; see http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

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