Adjunct Faculty - Independent Study: Mixed Methods Research in Political Education; Fall 2026 Term II

Lesley University; United States; Remote; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Lesley University’s Department of Education is seeking a highly qualified adjunct faculty member to teach Mixed Methods Research in Political Education for Fall 2026 Term II. The course is delivered remotely and emphasizes integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches to educational research.

The candidate should hold a PhD or terminal degree in Education, Research Methods, or a closely related field and demonstrate strong supervisory, teaching, and mentorship skills to guide graduate

Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree in Education, Research Methods, or closely related field
• Strong supervisory, teaching, and mentorship skills

Skills

Supervisory skills

Teaching and mentorship

Education

PhD or terminal degree in Education/Research Methods

Job description

The Opportunity

Lesley University's Department of Education is seeking a highly qualified adjunct faculty member to teach: Mixed Methods Research in Political Education; Fall 2026 Term II. This course is taught remotely. Course Description This independent study examines mixed methods approaches to educational research, emphasizing the purposeful integration of quantitative and qualitative research methods. The student will develop knowledge of theoretical foundations to design frameworks and applications of mixed methods research for addressing complex educational questions. The independent study culminates in the development of a survey and semi-structured interview protocol that draws on, adapts, and extends validated instruments and scales to support rigorous educational research.

Qualities & Capabilities

The independent study will be conducted in accordance with university guidelines for graduate independent studies.

• A PhD or terminal degree in Education, Research Methods, or a closely related field (required)
• Strong supervisory, teaching, and mentorship skills

Why Lesley

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities. Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.

Lesley is the only university in the country focused on advancing human potential through the life-time cultivation of professionals in education, mental health and the arts. We share an eagerness to build just and humane communities in a stressful and rapidly changing world.

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