Special Appointment Research Coordinator

Friends University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Friends University in Wichita, KS seeks a part-time Research Coordinator for the Doctor of Ministry in Formation and Soul Care. The role is a 0.5 FTE appointment beginning August 2027, contracted per year with renewal opportunities, working with the lead mentor/director to support the research experience.

Responsibilities include hosting bi-monthly research huddles, guiding students, coordinating supervisors, serving as instructor of record for CFSC 850 and 860, liaising with the IRB and library

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Christian Spiritual Formation.
• Proven record of academic scholarship and mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Host bi-monthly D.Min. Research Huddle and record sessions for future students.
• Teach topics such as research methodology, writing skills, and style guides.
• Meet with students one-on-one to discuss research and writing needs.
• Provide or curate research and writing resources.
• Coordinate with supervisors and assist program director to track progress.
• Serve as instructor of record for CFSC 850 and 860; manage degree progress.
• Interact with the IRB and assist with research approvals; library liaison.

Skills

Mentoring students

Scholarly writing

Research coordination

Education

Doctor of Ministry degree

Job description

Half-time (0.5 FTE) Research Coordinator in the Doctor of Ministry in Formation and Soul Care program at Friends University starting August 2027. This position will be contracted per year with opportunity for evaluation and renewal at the end of each year.ResponsibilitiesThroughout the duration of this agreement, the Research Coordinator will not be considered as a formal faculty member of Friends University but a special appointment. The position will work in conjunction with the lead mentor/director for the Doctor of Ministry Program on Spiritual Formation and Soul Care to ensure effectiveness of the research experience.The Research Coordinator will focus attention on three core features for the first three years of any cohort, approximately 45 students total.Hosting a bi-monthly “D.Min. Research Huddle” (first and third week of the month) that will include thirty-minutes of instruction and a thirty-minute period of availability for questions and response from those who attend. All huddles will be recorded and made available to future students. Topics to teach include, but are not limited to:Research methodology and methodsCultivating writing skillsNavigating style guides for D.Min. programsThe spirituality of writingPractical details (e.g., how to create a title page, how to add footnotes, how to build a literature map)Meeting with students in a one-to-one capacity (via Zoom or phone) to discuss research and writing needs as requested by the students.Provide or curate resources that can help in the research and writing of a doctoral project.In year four of each cohort, approximately 15 students, the research coordinator will manage the supervisors who will oversee student projects. It is critical to note that this role is not the supervisor role for each student. Instead, this person will coordinate with the assigned supervisors and help them navigate the journey of supervising their students.The research coordinator:must collect evidence of satisfactory forward academic progress of each student.will serve as the instructor of record for CFSC 850 and 860 for the duration of the doctoral program, providing academic administration and final grades.will oversee the management of supervisors and share information with the graduate program director to ensure accurate registration and degree progress, following students through to completion, including if they need to apply for extensions.would also interact with the Institutional Review Board at Friends University to assist students in obtaining approval for the research project.will serve as library liaison to help with interlibrary loan or any other database assistance for research.The Research Coordinator will report to the director of the doctoral program.Required QualificationsDoctor of Ministry degreeExtensive experiences with Christian Spiritual FormationAn established record of academic scholarship and mentoring studentsPreferred QualificationsAbility to work in-person from the Friends University campus in Wichita, KS, is preferred. Qualified individuals needing to work remote may receive consideration.Application MaterialsApplications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. This half-time position begins in August 2027.Salary Range $35-$40kPlease visit www.friends.edu/employment to apply. Only applications submitted through the official university employment site will be accepted.