Doctoral Dissertation Chair

Job Summary

Providing mentorship and oversight, the part-time Doctoral Dissertation Chair will manage dissertation processes for students in the EdD-Educational Leadership program, ensuring high-quality research and collaboration with committee members in a remote setting.

Key responsibilities

• Mentor students throughout the dissertation process, from proposal to defense
• Supervise committee members and ensure compliance with university policies and procedures
• Facilitate the completion of IRB protocols and provide feedback on research methodologies

Required qualifications

• Doctorate degree from an accredited institution in Education, Leadership, or related fields
• Experience serving as both a dissertation chair and committee member
• Prior experience mentoring doctoral students and overseeing research projects
• Evidence of quality research completed in the last ten years
• Online instructional experience and familiarity with virtual team environments preferred