Adjunct Faculty - Education

SupportFinity™; Henderson (NV); Remote; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking an experienced Dissertation Advisor to guide students through their dissertation journeys. The role involves providing instruction, reviewing milestone deliverables, and preparing students for their oral defenses. The ideal candidate should hold an EdD or PhD, have dissertation chair experience, and exhibit strong communication and organizational skills. This position demands a collaborative spirit and a commitment to diverse student populations, offering a unique opportunity to shape future scholars.

Qualifications

• Three years of dissertation chair experience, preferably online.
• Five years of dissertation committee experience, preferably online.
• Teaching experience at the University level, preferably online.
• Multi-disciplinary experience in student dissertation development.
• Strong methodological background in qualitative and quantitative design.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide dissertation instruction in assigned courses.
• Guide students through dissertation milestones ensuring compliance.
• Meet with students via phone or Zoom to assist with milestone documents.
• Review and provide feedback on milestone deliverables weekly.
• Prepare students for proposal and manuscript oral defenses.
• Participate in faculty activities integral to the university system.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Leadership and supervisory skills

Computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Strong APA 7th knowledge

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Able to exercise sound judgment

Able to serve and advocate for diverse populations

Education

EdD or PhD from a US accredited college or university

Current CITI certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The School of Education Adjunct Faculty – Dissertation Advisor, under the supervision of the School Director is responsible for guiding students through their dissertation journey. Dissertation Advisors (Chairs) are to be experienced in the end to end dissertation development process. Dissertation Advisors need to be knowledgeable in all aspects of dissertation milestones for a five-chapter manuscript, including scholarly development of the Prospectus, Proposal, and final Manuscript. This is a non-exempt position paid through course instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide dissertation student instruction in assigned dissertation capstone courses.
• Guide dissertation students through each dissertation milestone deliverable ensuring compliance to template and rubric criteria.
• Be available to meet with students through phone, Zoom, or other sources to assist them in scholarly completion of dissertation milestone documents.
• Participate in virtual review sessions with students during summer intensive sessions.
• Review and provide formative and summative feedback to students weekly on dissertation milestone deliverables.
• Prepare and support students for proposal and manuscript oral defenses.
• Counsel and advise dissertation students through committee member feedback to meet University dissertation requirements.
• Participate in faculty directed activities integral to the university system.
• Meet with Director of School of Education on student milestone completion progress and report issues, concerns, and successes ensuring student dissertation work complies with University standards.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum that conforms with the Program’s mission, goals, and objectives.

Education

• EdD or PhD from a US accredited college or university
• Current CITI certification (or complete through Touro University Nevada’s IRB within the first 30 days of hiring)

Experience

• Three years of dissertation chair experience (online preferred)
• Five years of dissertation committee experience (online preferred)
• Teaching experience at the University level – preferred online course instruction
• Multi-disciplinary experience in student dissertation development
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of five-chapter dissertation development
• Strong methodological background (qualitative and quantitative design and approach)
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team with other Program and University faculty and colleagues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to address diverse audiences
• Highly organized, self-starter
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter that expresses your interest in this specific position at this specific institution – be specific in your dissertation advising experiences.
• Complete a review of provided sample paper (providing formative and summative feedback)

Skills & Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including grammar and formal speech
• Established leadership and supervisory skills
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong APA 7th knowledge
• Flexible, resilient, and uplifting demeanor
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail and situational awareness
• Able to exercise sound judgment
• Able to serve and advocate for diverse populations