Adjunct Faculty - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) - (493802 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Houston invites applications for temporary adjunct faculty in the Higher Education program within the College of Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. The appointment is non-tenure track and will not count toward tenure; we seek candidates with a Ph.D. or Ed.D.

in Educational Leadership, Policy Studies or related field. Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses, contributing to program development, and collaborating with faculty, staff,

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in Educational Leadership, Policy Studies, or a related field.
• A proven history of administrative or faculty experience in the discipline.
• Competency in assigned course content areas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and understanding of adult learning theory.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the Higher Education program.
• Contribute to program development and curriculum efforts.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and institutional partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adult learning theory

Collaborative work

Course content competency

Education

Ph.D./Ed.D. in Educational Leadership or Policy Studies

Job description

Department: Ed Leadership & PolicyStudies Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies(ELPS) in the College of Education at the University of Houstoninvites applications for temporary adjunct faculty positions in theHigher Education program. The Higher Education program offers anM.Ed. in Higher Education (in-person and online) and a Ph.D. inHigher Education Leadership & Policy Studies.

As a nontenure track (NTT) position, the appointee will accrue notime toward tenure at the University of Houston. Please referenceand review the University of Houston’s NTT Faculty Policy,available at this link: https://www.uh.edu/provost/faculty/faculty-policies/non-tenure-track/

Further information about ELPS and its programs is available at: https://www.uh.edu/education/departments/elps/.

Qualifications

• A doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, PolicyStudies, or a related field.
• A history of successful administrative or faculty experience in thediscipline.
• Competency in assigned course content area(s).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a clear understanding of adultlearning theory (engaging adult students).
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, andinstitutional partners.

Required Attachments

• Please submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and (3)unofficial transcripts. If selected, additional documents may berequested.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment andwill be requested upon selection of the final candidates. Allpositions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an EqualOpportunity Institution.