What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Leadership/Change Consultant. Educational Researcher. Instructor for Qualitative Methods Course. position at Boston College?
Company Description Boston College is a Jesuit Catholic university that integrates academic excellence with a strong commitment to ethical leadership and service to society. The university fosters a collaborative, inclusive learning environment that supports both research and teaching across disciplines. Faculty and staff are encouraged to engage in scholarship that has real-world impact, particularly in education and social change. Boston College provides robust resources for professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student mentorship, making it an engaging setting for educators and researchers dedicated to improving educational practice.
Role Description This full-time, on-site role based in Westwood, MA combines responsibilities as an Educational Leadership/Change Consultant, Educational Researcher, and Instructor for a Qualitative Methods course. The consultant component focuses on partnering with schools and educational organizations to assess current practices, design change initiatives, and support implementation of leadership and organizational development strategies. As an Educational Researcher, the role includes designing and conducting qualitative and mixed-method studies, analyzing data, preparing reports and publications, and disseminating findings to academic and practitioner audiences. The instructional component involves planning and teaching a qualitative methods course, guiding students through research design, data collection and analysis, and ethical research practices, as well as providing regular feedback and academic advising. Day-to-day activities include collaborating with stakeholders, leading workshops or seminars, preparing course materials, supervising student projects, and engaging in ongoing professional and scholarly development aligned with the mission of Boston College.
Qualifications
Role Description This full-time, on-site role based in Westwood, MA combines responsibilities as an Educational Leadership/Change Consultant, Educational Researcher, and Instructor for a Qualitative Methods course. The consultant component focuses on partnering with schools and educational organizations to assess current practices, design change initiatives, and support implementation of leadership and organizational development strategies. As an Educational Researcher, the role includes designing and conducting qualitative and mixed-method studies, analyzing data, preparing reports and publications, and disseminating findings to academic and practitioner audiences. The instructional component involves planning and teaching a qualitative methods course, guiding students through research design, data collection and analysis, and ethical research practices, as well as providing regular feedback and academic advising. Day-to-day activities include collaborating with stakeholders, leading workshops or seminars, preparing course materials, supervising student projects, and engaging in ongoing professional and scholarly development aligned with the mission of Boston College.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, including the ability to design research studies, interpret complex data, and apply findings to educational leadership and change initiatives.
- Candidates should possess consulting and business transformation skills to diagnose organizational needs, design improvement strategies, and support sustainable change in educational settings.
- Candidates should possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate with students, faculty, school leaders, and community partners, and to present findings clearly to diverse audiences.
- Relevant qualifications include advanced training in education, educational leadership, or a related field (Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred), demonstrated experience with qualitative research methods, and prior teaching or facilitation experience at the graduate or professional level.
- Additional beneficial qualifications include familiarity with Jesuit or mission-driven education, experience working in K–12 or higher education systems, proficiency with qualitative analysis software, and a proven commitment to equity, inclusion, and ethical research practice.