[Hiring] Adjunct Faculty - Independent Study: Mixed Methods Research in Political Education @Lesley University

Role Description

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.

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.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Lesley University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution.
• Lesley University Adjunct Faculty positions are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Company Description

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.

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.