Associate Professor of Educational Studies

The Graduate School of Education at Lesley University seeks an outstanding scholar with a strong background in epistemological and methodological knowledge. Responsibilities will include teaching at least one of the core courses across specializations (e.g. Nature of Inquiry, Dissertation Seminar, Issues in Research, Research Design, Quantitative or Qualitative methods) and courses related to one of three general areas: historical or philosophical inquiry; organizational science and development; policy and/or sociology. Faculty also have responsibility to serve as Senior Doctoral Advisors and as members of Doctoral Committees.

Background in epistemological and methodological knowledge.

Doctorate with a concentration in a related educational field.

Strong preparation to teach doctoral courses.

Experience working with early and mid-career professionals.

Knowledge of adult learning pedagogies.

Ability to encourage and facilitate interdisciplinary inquiry.

Familiarity with educational practices across contexts (e.g. PK-12; higher education; health professions; community arts and services; advocacy).

Flexibility with approaches to doctoral advising.

Experience mentoring doctoral students through the dissertation.

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.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.

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.

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people – regardless of race, physical ability, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected personal identities – can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution.