CLASSIFICATION: Adjunct Faculty
DEPARTMENT: Education
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SYSTEM JOB TITLE: Adjunct Faculty
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Ed.D. in Transformational Leadership Program Director
POSITION SUMMARY: Moravian University invites applications for part-time adjunct teaching positions in the Ed.D. in Transformational Leadership program. This program prepares scholar-practitioners to lead human-centered transformation in educational systems and beyond. Grounded in a learner-centered paradigm, the program integrates a Theory of Action rooted in four compass points—Objector, Inventor, Curator, and Storyteller—and a Theory of Transformation drawn from Govindarajan's Three Box Solution.
Adjunct faculty in this program are not simply content deliverers. They are co-designers, thought partners, and models of the very transformation the program seeks to cultivate. Learn more about the program at moravian.edu/edd.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Co-design and facilitate inquiry-driven learning experiences aligned with the program's Pillars and Principles, including its learner-centered philosophy, Theory of Action, and Theory of Transformation.
- Collaborate actively with program faculty and the Program Director to ensure coherence, connection, and continuity across program elements—bringing a genuine co-designer mindset, not simply an instructor role.
- Engage in ongoing inquiry into the program’s design and impact, using research and reflection to continuously iterate and evolve the program over time.
- Design and facilitate learning experiences that honor the full Human School Compass—supporting scholar-practitioners in being curious Objectors, generative Inventors, evidence-grounded Curators, and courageous Storytellers.
- Integrate authentic, practice-embedded approaches to learning that bridge theoretical frameworks with lived leadership experience.
- Assess scholar-practitioner learning through competency-based, human-centered methods that prioritize growth, reflection, and impact over compliance.
- Support scholar-practitioners in developing program artifacts, including the Digital Idea Garden, Leadership Manifesto, Impact Portfolio, and Dissertation of Practice.
- Communicate regularly and professionally with scholar-practitioners, program faculty, and the Program Director.
- Contribute to a psychologically safe, inclusive learning community that honors the diverse identities, experiences, and leadership contexts of each scholar-practitioner.
- Engage with and model the program's AI Manifesto—using artificial intelligence as a tool to provoke and deepen human thinking, not replace it.
- Maintain accurate records of scholar-practitioner progress and provide timely, constructive, forward-facing feedback.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctorate in Education, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field required.
- Demonstrated familiarity with the Pillars and Principles of the Ed.D. in Transformational Leadership program, including its learner-centered philosophy, Human School Compass, and Three Box Solution framework (moravian.edu/edd).
- Commitment to human-centered, equity-focused educational leadership and a belief that transforming systems begins with transforming self.
- Experience facilitating adult learning in higher education or professional learning environments; doctoral or graduate-level experience preferred.
- Demonstrated capacity and genuine disposition to co-design curriculum and learning experiences with other faculty and with scholar-practitioners.
- Ability to bridge theoretical frameworks with practical, practice-embedded application in complex, real-world leadership contexts.
- Experience with or commitment to integrating AI tools thoughtfully into teaching and learning.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills that support honest, generative collaboration.
- Commitment to inclusive excellence and demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse adult learners.
- Active engagement in educational leadership, scholarship, or practice within PK-12, higher education, or organizational learning contexts preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Candidates should be comfortable using digital tools for documentation, communication, and learning design (e.g., Google Suite, digital portfolio platforms, video conferencing, AI).
- Adjunct faculty in this program are expected to engage as co-designers of learning, not solely as instructors. A collaborative mindset and willingness to iterate are essential.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, current resume or CV, evidence of effective teaching, a 1–2 page statement of teaching philosophy, and two (2) reference letters through the Moravian University employment portal ” All documents should be uploaded as PDFs.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
