Adjunct Faculty- Rural Education; Doctoral Program

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University of West Alabama

Mar 30, 2026

The Department of Instructional Leadership and Support at the University of West Alabama invites applications for Adjunct Faculty to support the EdD in Rural Education program. This position supports the preparation of scholar-practitioners who are committed to advancing research, leadership, and practice in rural education settings.

• Serve as a methodologist for doctoral students in the EdD in Rural Education program.
• Teach doctoral-level rural education, statistics, and/or research courses in online and/or blended formats as assigned.
• Design and deliver engaging, high-quality instruction aligned with program outcomes and scholarly standards.
• Facilitate meaningful discussions and provide timely, constructive feedback to support candidate growth.
• Assess student performance using clear, standards-based evaluation practices.
• Maintain regular communication with students and program faculty; respond to student emails within a 24‑hour period.
• Contribute to continuous program improvement initiatives as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department leadership.

Adjunct appointments are made on an as‑needed basis, depending on departmental needs and course availability. As such, an adjunct status does not guarantee assignment to teach courses in any given term, nor does it ensure a specific number of course assignments. Teaching opportunities may vary from term to term based on enrollment, program requirements, and scheduling needs.

• Earned doctoral degree in Education or a related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in research methods, statistics, or qualitative research (may be combined across these areas).
• Demonstrated effectiveness teaching in online learning environments.
• Commitment to quality teaching and student success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong background in research methodology, statistics, and/or quantitative or qualitative research (candidates with this expertise will be given priority consideration).
• Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard).
• Experience in rural education or rural education research.
• Recent (within the last 10 years) research publications or conference presentations.
• Experience supporting doctoral students and dissertation work.

The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.