What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Lecturer in Education position at Wellesley College?
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Job Posting Title
Visiting Lecturer in Education
Job Description Summary
Faculty
Job Description
The Department of Education at Wellesley College invites applications for a visiting lecturer for the 2025-26 academic year. This is a benefits-eligible position, teaching three courses, for an appointment that is 60% of full time. The ideal candidate will have completed the PhD or EdD by July 1, 2025 and have successful experience teaching in education and related fields. This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers - UAW (WOAW-UAW).
We are seeking a scholar in education whose research and teaching are rooted in the transformation of K-12 schools, the development of policies and practices that are rooted in equity-based frameworks, and the investigation of context and community in the study of education. We are looking for a candidate who can teach an introductory education foundations course, an introductory course on K-12 school transformation and educational inequality, as well as an intermediate-level education policy course. Depending on the candidate’s area of expertise and teaching experience, we may choose to replace one of the aforementioned teaching units with a course in the candidate’s area of specialization.
Applicants should send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and a writing sample (not to exceed 40 pages). The names/email addresses of references are not required at the time of application, but may be requested at a later time. Applications should be submitted online through the college’s career application website (
https://www.wellesley.edu/about-us/working-at-wellesley
). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, beginning on February 20th, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom.
Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and Massachusetts law prohibits discrimination in hiring against qualified individuals. Candidates who believe they can contribute to the college community are encouraged to apply.
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Fixed (Fixed Term)
Time Type
Part time
EEO Statement
At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas—the best solutions—draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.
Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
