Dissertation Special Faculty Member

The EdD in Interdisciplinary Leadership Program at Creighton University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution, is a practitioner-scholar doctoral degree program for adult lifelong learners. We are seeking outstanding teacher-scholars for part-time Adjunct Faculty contract positions to serve as Dissertation in Practice (DIP) Chairs. Ideal candidates for the position of DIP Chair will hold an earned PhD, EdD, or other terminal degree from an accredited college or university, have 2-4 years of prior demonstrated excellence in teaching graduate-level online courses, and at least 1 published article that utilized research methods commonly used in the social sciences. Ideal candidates would show evidence of work as a scholar-practitioner who can apply social science theories in a variety of disciplinary settings.

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We are seeking to hire faculty members who are passionate about guiding and supporting academic excellence through diversity at all levels and are committed to fostering an environment in which students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences can thrive during their dissertation in practice journey. The goal for this call for applications is to build a diverse pool of adjunct faculty team members committed to having a positive impact on the world. We know that doing this means fostering a learning environment and culture that welcomes and supports team members from diverse backgrounds.

We encourage applications for this contracted adjunct faculty position from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who believe they can contribute to the distinctive educational traditions of the University. Whatever way you identify and whatever background you come from, if this role would make you excited to work with doctoral students, and this is a team you want to be part of, we look forward to your application.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• PhD or EdD in a discipline appropriate for an interdisciplinary program with a social science focus2-4 years of experience with online graduate-level teaching and advising
• Ability to provide evidence of at least one scholarly publication that utilized research methods common in the social sciences
• Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to work collaboratively on a team in an interdisciplinary environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport with, and empathy and compassion for, a diversity of populations

Preferred/Desired

• Experience in directing or chairing masters’ theses or doctoral-level dissertations
• Experience with teaching social science research methods, including qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods
• Experience with teaching in leadership theories