Educational Research and Evaluation Instructor POOL POSTING

Ohio; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Retirement

Job summary

Ohio University invites applications for a pool of adjunct instructors in Educational Research and Evaluation for fall, spring, and summer sessions in the 2026-27 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching adults in qualitative methods, applying research ethics, and engaging with online or in-person formats. Qualifications include a Ph.D.

or Ed.D. and demonstrated expertise in qualitative research. Preferred is prior graduate-level teaching experience, strong communication, and ability to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. earned prior to appointment in education, educational research, social sciences, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methodologies.
• Evidence of effective in-person and/or online experience teaching adults.
• Familiarity with research ethics and the Institutional Review Board processes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as adjunct instructor for Educational Research and Evaluation across fall, spring, and summer sessions.
• Deliver instruction and assess learning using in-person and online formats for adult learners.
• Engage in scholarly activity and share expertise in qualitative approaches.
• Maintain professional communication and collegial collaboration with students and faculty.

Skills

Qualitative research methods

Adult teaching experience

Communication skills

IRB and research ethics familiarity

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in education or related field

Tools

Canvas or LMS

AI-assisted qualitative analysis tools (NVivo, ATLAS.ti, etc.)

Job description

Educational Research and Evaluation Instructor POOL POSTING

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Special Instructions for more details.

We are accepting applications for a pool of adjunct instructors in Educational Research and Evaluation for fall, spring, and summer sessions for the 2026-27 academic year.

• Qualitative Research Methods

Position Information

Job Title: Educational Research and Evaluation Instructor POOL POSTING. Applications Accepted From: Public – Open to the Public. Special Instructions to Applicants: We are accepting applications for a pool of adjunct instructors in Educational Research and Evaluation for fall, spring, and summer sessions for the 2026-27 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. earned prior to appointment, from an accredited university, in education, educational research, social sciences, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methodologies.
• Evidence of effective in-person and/or online experience teaching adults.
• Excellent communication, collegial, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with research ethics and the Institutional Review Board processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of scholarly publications using qualitative approaches.
• Prior experience teaching in graduate-level research courses.
• Commitment to working with students from all backgrounds.
• Experience teaching in online or hybrid environments using Canvas or a similar Learning Management System.
• Ability to connect research methods to applied problems of practice in education.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in educational research in one or more of the following areas: PK-12 education, higher education, community-based programs, educational organizations, policy arenas, and other education-related settings.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted or digital qualitative analysis tools (e.g., NVivo, MaxQDA, ATLAS .ti, Dedoose, or emerging AI platforms).

Benefits

• sick leave and retirement

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Job Open Date: 08/07/2026. Posting Close Date: 08/09/2027. Employment Type: Temporary (for group 3 ONLY). Job Category: Instructor. Months: 12 month. Planning Unit: Patton College of Education. Work Schedule: Campus Athens. Applicants may contact Jennifer L. Martin, [e-mail] with questions about this position.

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