Adjunct Qualitative Dissertation Chair- School of Education

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); Remote; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University seeks an Online Adjunct Qualitative Dissertation Chair or Committee Member dedicated to supervising doctoral candidates in their research. The ideal candidate will possess an EdD or PhD and demonstrate expertise in qualitative methods, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This remote position offers a vital role in guiding students towards their academic goals.

Qualifications

• Expertise in qualitative research is essential.
• Must demonstrate superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Preference for those with peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise doctoral candidates conducting qualitative research.
• Provide detailed feedback on research methods.
• Communicate to ensure compliance with university policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Qualitative research expertise

Microsoft Office proficiency

Canvas proficiency

Education

EdD or PhD in Education

Degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Adjuncts are essential to Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that an adjunct member models a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University, engage in an active commitment to, and experience of, personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview. Adjuncts should view their teaching, engagement with students, and scholarship as a means to a significant educational end. They should strive to employ a variety of techniques for the development of good learning conditions, view each student as a unique individual, and insofar as it is possible, provide for individual differences, abilities, and interests.

SUMMARY:
Liberty University’s School of Education doctoral team is seeking an Online Adjunct Qualitative Dissertation Chair or Committee Member to challenge doctoral candidates academically and spiritually. Primary responsibilities will include supervising doctoral candidates conducting methodologically sound research, provide detailed feedback specific to qualitative research methods, and maintain communication with candidates to ensure compliance with school dissertation handbook and university policies. This posting is for remote doctoral chairs/committee member positions.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Applicant must have an EdD or PhD in Education.
• Degree must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Please attach your required Cover Letter and include the title of the position for which you are applying.
• Pastoral reference letter is required, signed by the Pastor from your current church, dated 2023 or 2024, on the church letterhead.
• Two professional reference letters required.
• Full doctrinal compatibility with Liberty University.
• Must demonstrate expertise in qualitative research.
• Superior interpersonal, customer service, presentation, and communication skills required.
• Creative, innovative, and problem-solving skills required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Canvas.
• If you have a teaching license, please upload a copy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to candidates with an established record of research evidenced by intellectual and professional contributions to the field through peer-reviewed publication and conference presentations. Preference will be given to candidates with capstone, dissertation, or thesis mentorship experience and experience teaching research methods using online learning platforms (e.g., Canvas). Candidates must be able to work at a pace that will not delay the progress of a doctoral candidate toward timely completion of the doctoral degree

Target Hire Date2024-11-04Time TypePart timeLocationRemote Location

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.