Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct): EdD and PhD Kinesiology Dissertation Advisors and Com[...]

Concordia University-St. Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious Lutheran university in Saint Paul is hiring Dissertation Advisors for EdD and Ph.D. programs. Candidates should possess a Doctoral degree and experience in online education. Responsibilities include mentoring and assessing students for their dissertations, with a commitment of 2 to 3 years. Stipends of $2000 for Advisors and $1000 for Committee Members are offered, along with opportunities for teaching online courses. This position is part of a mission-driven institution focused on academic excellence and values-based education.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required.
• Experience with online delivery of education and communication.
• Must be organized, able to meet deadlines, and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passion for mentoring and supporting future industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring students to meet learning outcomes for their dissertation.
• Assessing student performance.
• Preparing students for leadership in their profession.
• There may be opportunities to move into teaching online courses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Passion for mentoring

Deadline-oriented

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Overview

CFP (Adjunct): EdD and PhD Kinesiology Dissertation Advisors and Committee Members

Position Overview: Contracted Faculty of Practice are needed to serve as Dissertation Advisors and Committee Members for EdD and Ph.D. graduate students in our Doctoral Kinesiology programs at Concordia University, St. Paul. Content areas include, but are not limited to: Exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, health & wellness, leadership & administration, orthotics & prosthetics, physical education, physical therapy, and sport management. This is a 2 to 3-year commitment with stipends totaling $2000 for Advisors and $1000 for each Committee Member. Specific training is provided for CFPs by the Doctoral Director upon hire. Applications are reviewed as openings arise, and candidates will be contacted for an interview when an appropriate opening becomes available.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties: Contracted Faculty of Practice responsibilities include mentoring students to meet student learning outcomes for their dissertation, assessing student performance, and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession. There may be opportunities to move into teaching online courses.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree required
• Experience with online delivery of education and communication
• Must be organized, able to meet deadlines, and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Passion for mentoring and supporting future industry leaders

Supplemental Information

It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.

The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God\'s creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.

The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.

Promise to Students – Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.

Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.

Title IX: CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/

For questions, please contact Cassidy Leininger at [e-mail].