Adjunct Doctoral Dissertation Chair

Capitol Technology University; South Laurel (MD); Remote; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Capitol Technology University in Laurel, Maryland, invites applications for an Adjunct Doctoral Dissertation Chair. The role focuses on mentoring doctoral students, chairing dissertations, and teaching across modalities in AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and related fields.

This is a remote, part-time, 12-month contract. Applicants should have a doctoral degree, at least five years of relevant teaching or chairing experience, and the ability to work with diverse online platforms including

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in a closely aligned field.
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• At least five years of professional experience within the last 10 years in a subject area relevant to programs within the Graduate School.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the academic disciplines relevant to the doctoral programs.
• Mentor students through course curriculum and program milestones as a Dissertation Chair.
• Help the student formulate a long-term plan for the research and writing of the dissertation, including a timetable and tentative completion date.
• Maintain high visibility for assigned students, including regular communications and meetings with students.
• Ability to teach in a multimodal environment using LMS (Canvas) and platforms like Zoom and Office365.

Skills

Dissertation chairing

Teaching experience

Academic communication

Tech proficiency

Education

Doctoral degree

Tools

Office365

Canvas Learn@

Zoom Capitol Live

Student Information System

Job description

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Adjunct Doctoral Dissertation Chair - in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Intelligence & Global Security, Cybersecurity Leadership, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Cyberpsychology

Faculty (Contract)

REMOTE

Part-time, 12-Month

Institutional Overview

Capitol Technology University is a career-focused university located in Laurel, Maryland, between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. It is a fully-accredited non-profit private university that was started in 1927 by a Navy veteran to teach students how to build radios. The University offers unique commitments to on-campus students that include a salary guarantee and a Chargers Assistance Program that helps students pay back their loans if they do not find full-time work within 90 days of graduation.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will be passionate about working directly with Doctoral students to prepare them for the demands of their Doctoral courses and dissertation research. The individual will be a dynamic, visionary educator with innovative ideas for interdisciplinary approaches to education, experience teaching in multiple modalities, and the ability to motivate student excellence. Faculty dedicate 100% of their time to teaching. Teaching includes course preparation, instruction, dissertation chairing, learning assessment, and participation in course and curriculum review. This is a 12-month position which maintains a high level of visibility with our on-campus and online students.

We invite applications for a contracted Adjunct Doctoral Dissertation Chair. Applicants with traditional and non-traditional backgrounds, dissertation chair experience, and at least 5 years of work experience in any field relevant to the Graduate School academic doctoral programs are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities – Teaching:

• Instruct students in the academic disciplines relevant to the doctoral programs.
• Mentor students through course curriculum and program milestones as a Dissertation Chair.
• Help the student formulate a long-term plan for the research and writing of the dissertation, including a timetable and tentative completion date, to assist student in meeting course and dissertation milestones.
• Maintain high visibility for assigned students, including but not limited to; regular student communications and meetings, responding to students' emails and voicemails in a timely fashion, and mentoring and advising students on academic and publication development.
• Manage classrooms in person, via Zoom, and within the Canvas LMS including preparing syllabi, assignments, activities, timely grading, preparing assessment activities, etc. Weekly engagement in the classroom is required.
• Respond to student emails within 2 business days of receipt.
• Respond to student submissions within 5 business days with substantive feedback.
• Maintain professional competencies in research, a subject area provided in the Graduate School, and currency in instructional methodologies through training and development.
• Ability to teach in a multimodal environment, on campus, simultaneous instruction (streaming via Zoom while teaching in a classroom) and Live Online (streaming via Zoom) and use LMS (Canvas). Interest in developing understanding of and participation in asynchronous instruction.
• Support student success initiatives by making timely referrals to the advising team.
• Effectively use Office365, Canvas (Learn@), Zoom (Capitol Live), and Student Information System interfaces.
• May be required to perform other related tasks as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in a closely aligned field relevant to the subject areas of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Intelligence & Global Security, Cybersecurity Leadership, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Cyberpsychology programs within the Graduate School.
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship as the college is unable to provide sponsorship.
• At least five years of professional experience within the last 10 years in a subject area relevant to programs within the Graduate School.
• Extensive knowledge of subject matter and relevant topics and issues in the research discipline, including, but not limited to, qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies, statistical testing, data analysis techniques, understanding of relevant analysis software, and understanding of the ethical principles of research.
• Knowledge of effective instructional techniques and innovative modes of course delivery adaptable to a variety of learning styles.
• Understanding of the current American Psychological Association (APA) formatting guidelines.
• Commitment to collegiality with faculty and staff in support of the university’s mission and goals.
• Teaching experience of five years or more, to include at least two years teaching and/or chairing dissertations at the doctoral level.
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with faculty, students, and industry partners on various projects.
• Ability to master the use of the technology platforms used to support learning and administration of the University including: Office365, Canvas (Learn@), Zoom (Capitol Live), and Student Information System interfaces.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Desire to further the mission of Capitol Technology University.

Salary Range

$1000 per enrolled doctoral student per 6-credit course (paid 30 days after published end of semester)