Adjunct Instructor, Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies

Gonzaga University; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Gonzaga University invites applications for the Adjunct Instructor Pool in the Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies. Courses are taught hybrid and online (Canvas), with 1–3 courses per academic year and the possibility of in-person campus immersion.

Our mission emphasizes mentoring graduate students as they develop research expertise and leadership capacity. Successful candidates will have graduate-level online teaching experience, a doctoral degree in a related field, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in leadership, sociology, psychology, educational leadership, or related field.
• Experience teaching online at graduate level.
• Ability to provide quality educational experiences to a diverse student population.
• Ability to align classroom activities with Gonzaga Mission.

Responsibilities

• Update, plan and teach assigned courses in Canvas.
• Evaluate assignments and submit grades according to university policy and deadlines.
• Use Canvas to organize course, communicate with students, collect assignments, and post grades.
• Collaborate with department chair on curriculum and key assessments.
• Possible teaching assignments may include DPLS 720, DPLS 722, DPLS 723.

Skills

Online teaching

Graduate teaching experience

Diversity awareness

Education

Doctoral degree in leadership/related field

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Title

Adjunct Instructor, Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies

Area

School of Leadership Studies

Department

Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies

Telework Availability

Hybrid Available

Employee Classification

Adjunct

Appointment Percentage

50

Months per year

4.5 (Faculty Only)

Salary Range

The internal salary range is $1,797 per credit.

Review Begin Date

September 21, 2026

Relocation Eligibility

No

Signing Bonus Eligibility

No

H1B Visa Sponsorship Status

At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsorships.

Job Purpose

invites applications for its Adjunct Instructor Pool. This pool focuses on teaching doctoral-level research courses, including classes such as Principles of Research and Quantitative Research Methods. Depending on qualifications, instructors may also be asked to teach elective courses currently offered in the program. We will contact candidates as courses become available. Generally, this will be between 1-3 courses in an academic year. Courses are delivered online (Canvas) in either 8 (summer) or 16-week formats and may include a required in-person campus immersion component.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and supporting graduate students as they develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to conduct doctoral-level social science research effectively. Our program ethos is to support students in developing their own research agenda and focus.

Adjunct faculty are responsible for teaching developed hybrid and/or online courses, teaching immersion class sessions, evaluating assignments, submitting grades, and being available to meet with students as needed. Adjuncts are also expected to communicate with the departmental chairperson regarding student concerns, departmental expectations, and other areas of student engagement and success. We seek candidates with graduate-level teaching experience and demonstrated expertise in social science, leadership, or closely related fields. Evidence of continued research activity beyond the dissertation is desirable.

Gonzaga University is committed to cultivating an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for students, faculty, and staff.

For more information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions

• Update, plan and teach assigned courses in Canvas
• Evaluate assignments, including submitting grades according to university policy and established deadlines.
• Use Canvas to organize the course, communicate with students, collect assignments, and post grades
• Collaborate with department chair on curriculum and key assessments.
• Possible teaching assignments based on need could include:
  • DPLS 720: Principles of Research
  • DPLS 722: Quantitative Research
  • DPLS 723: Qualitative Data Analysis

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in leadership, sociology, psychology, educational leadership, or a related disciplinary field.
• Evidence of online teaching experience at the graduate level.
• Demonstrated ability/potential to provide quality educational experiences to a diverse student population.
• Ability to transfer the Gonzaga Mission into the classroom experience.
  • Gonzaga Mission: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5-7 years of graduate education teaching experience with in-person and online teaching, preferably at the doctoral level.
• Has conducted and published social science research beyond one's dissertation.
• Experience with Canvas as an online learning platform.
• Experience with hybrid agnotological teaching methods.

Educational Requirement

Doctoral Degree (either Ph.D. or Ed.D.)

Physical & On-Campus Requirements

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Often (50%-75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Often (50%-75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Often (50%-75% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

Please contact Kem Gambrell, Ph.D. ([e-mail]) if you have questions about this posting.

Application review will begin September 21, 2026 and continue until the position(s) have been filled.