Part-Time Faculty, Teacher Education and Leadership Studies

Location: Youngstown, Ohio

Job Type: Part-time Faculty

Job Number: 202600031

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Teacher Education

Opening Date: 02/05/2026

Closing Date:
2/5/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit Status: Excluded from Any Bargaining Unit

Salary Grade: PF

Additional Information:
Part-time faculty are pooled positions; appointments are made on an as-needed/rolling basis.

Summary of Position

Teach Research Courses, providing in-depth knowledge and expertise in research methodology; serve as a methodologist for dissertation students, offering guidance and support throughout their dissertation journey; facilitate engaging and interactive classroom experiences, fostering a dynamic learning environment; collaborate with faculty members to enhance the curriculum and align it with industry best practices; stay abreast of current trends and developments in research methodology to continually enhance instructional approaches; provide timely feedback, assessment, and support to students, promoting their academic and professional growth.

Position Information

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments will be remote for this program.

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Minimum Qualifications: An earned doctoral degree in a relevant field, with a strong emphasis on research methodology; at least three years of experience in teaching and/or mentoring graduate-level students, preferably in a dissertation setting; must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts. Passion for supporting doctoral students in their research journey and a commitment to their academic success. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities effectively.

Supplemental Information

Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.

At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.

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