[Hiring] Adjunct - Dissertation Chair & Committee Member - EdD-Educational Leadership @Abilene Christian University

Role Description

• Provide high-quality instruction, direction, and mentorship for assigned students throughout all phases of the dissertation process.
• In the Chair role, manage and supervise the committee members and methodologists of assigned students.
• Participate in the Defense process of a student’s Prospectus and Dissertation, offering timely and constructive feedback to facilitate revisions.
• Collaborate with the student’s full committee, following the lead of the dissertation committee chair regarding interaction with the student.
• Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Dissertation Handbook and Faculty Guidelines.
• Facilitate the successful completion of all IRB protocols, ensuring current training meets university and research requirements.
• Guide the student through the development of the Problem of Practice, Concept Proposal, Prospectus, and completed dissertation manuscript.
• Supervise the completion of data collection and advise the student regarding necessary changes to collection methods and processes.
• Provide feedback to the Dissertation Manager regarding any student and/or committee member challenges, issues, or problems.
• Make recommendations to students regarding the utilization of university resources, as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in Education, Leadership, or related fields.
• A minimum of three years of postdoctoral experience in higher education is preferred but not required.
• Experience serving as both a dissertation chair and a member of dissertation committees.
• Prior experience as a chair/supervisor/mentor overseeing doctoral students.
• Experience in research design/methodology.
• Evidence of quality research completed in the last ten years.
• Online instructional experience and working in a virtual team environment are preferred.
• Service as dissertation chair or co-chair for students who have successfully completed their dissertations is preferred.
• Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.

Requirements

• Attention to detail.
• Time management skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Computer proficiency.
• Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.

Benefits

• Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.