Job Details

Lecturers, Part-Time, Temporary, Online Learning

Position Number: 6425157
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Distance Education Programs

Lecturers, Part-Time, Temporary, Online Learning
SOE Professional Learning

Location: Remote
Open Date: Jul 09, 2025
Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Adjunct Faculty in the Online Learning Unit: EdD in Learning and Organizational Change and MS in Learning Design and Technology programs

The School of Education seeks adjust instructors to teach and mentor graduate students in our EdD in Learning and Organizational Change and MS in Learning Design and Technology programs. The individual hired for this position will serve the school's Online Learning Unit.

EdD in Learning and Organizational Change (EdD-LOC): Our award-winning EdD in Learning and Organizational change program empowers leaders to drive positive change spanning various disciplines. Grounded in principles of teaching and learning, our online doctoral program empowers students to lead change in many organizations, from schools to businesses to non-profits and beyond. You can read more about this program here.

MS in Learning Design and Technology (MS-LDT): Designed for working professionals, our online MS in Learning Design and Technology equips you with the skills to create digital learning experiences across various sectors. We also offer two certificates in this area: Learning Design and Technology and Online Teaching. Our programs combine theory, practical projects, and emerging technologies to prepare graduates for a growing job market. You can read more about these programs here.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Online Learning adjunct faculty lead weekly synchronous course sessions and prepare materials for the asynchronous portions of classes. Some EdD-LOC faculty will serve as the dissertation advisor for students completing their problem of practice dissertation.

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 $5,000-$6,000 per course. Courses with lower enrollment are prorated.

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.

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

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

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

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

Expertise in adult learning, leadership, learning design, emerging technologies, or research methods.

Evidence of excellence in teaching online at the university level.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/168675

Candidates should include the following in their application materials: (a) a completed application form, (b) an application letter that identifies the program(s) of interest (EdD-LOC and/or MS-LDT) and the applicant's specific qualifications for that program, (c) a curriculum vitae, and (c) transcripts documenting the terminal degree. All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Part-Time Mission Review in Interfolio.

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, 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 complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.