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.
- Qualitative Research Methods
To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach three separate documents: Current resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references with current contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
Please contact Jennifer Martin with questions about the position.
The successful candidate(s) will be assigned a course(s) to teach in Educational Research and Evaluation, offering doctoral and master's degree programs and an online certificate in mixed methods research.
Please apply by August 9, 2027.
This position is eligible for the following benefits: sick leave and retirement.
Posting Number: 20163217F
Job Description
The Department of Educational Studies in Ohio University's Patton College of Education invites nominations and applications for an adjunct instructor pool within the department of Educational Studies. Applications should be sent to noted link above. Nominations may be sent to Educational Studies department chair, Dr. Jesse Strycker (strycker@ohio.edu). Nominees will then be requested to complete the application process.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate(s) may be assigned to teach graduate students on the Athens campus and/or online.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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).
Department
Educational Studies
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Job Open Date
08/07/2026
Posting Close Date
Please apply by 08/09/2027
Job Category
Instructor
Months
12 month
Planning Unit
Patton College of Education
Campus
Athens