[Hiring] Adjunct - Education (LDFM) @Marymount University

Role Description

The Lead Doctoral Faculty Mentor (LDFM) supports doctoral students/candidates as they complete their Dissertation in Practice (DiP) for the EdD program. The LDFM assumes responsibility for providing the doctoral student with constructive feedback on performance related to DiP content and process in a scaffolded manner over the course of five semesters.

• Mentors students over 5-6 semesters beginning in the second year of the student’s program.
• Works with doctoral students/candidates in semesters 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of their program.
• Responsible for submitting administrative forms and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Guides the student through chapter design and development.
• Works collaboratively with teaching faculty in each semester.
• Attends live virtual training sessions semesterly.
• Reviews mentoring and coaching modules on Marymount’s LMS, Canvas, asynchronously.
• Participates in a community of scholars committed to continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Have completed a 5-Chapter Dissertation.
• Active researchers and practitioners in a specific field of study.
• Dedicated to building upon and expanding mentorship practices.
• Pursuing this opportunity to give back to the academic community.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in related field.
• Published or have experience working with students who have published the 5-chapter dissertation model.
• Established publication and presentation record.
• Research and academic writing skills.
• Strong familiarity with APA.
• Strong data analysis skills (qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods).
• Excellent communication, planning, editing, and organization skills.
• Effective mentorship and coaching skills, including the ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet administrative deadlines.

Benefits

• LDFM Adjuncts receive remuneration based on the number of students mentored, ranging from $600 - $1,800 per semester.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 403b retirement plan.

Application Process

• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Letter of application/cover letter.
• Teaching philosophy (2 pages max).
• Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts.
• A list of three professional references and their contact information.
• Links to 2 representative audio and/or video recordings.

Important Note: Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the "Resume/Cover letter" section of the application. A maximum of 5 files can be uploaded, so you will need to combine some documents or combine them all into one pdf file.