CareerPlan

Adjunct - Dissertation Chair & Committee Member - EdD-Educational Leadership

Dallas, TexasFull-time2026-08-05 → 2026-11-11

Core

Provide high-quality instruction, direction, and mentorship for EdD students throughout all phases of the dissertation process, including managing committee members and supervising research execution.

Role type

Senior IC educational leadership mentor (dissertation chair)

Builds

Doctoral dissertations in Educational Leadership

Domain

Higher Education / Educational Leadership

Required skills

Doctorate in Education/Leadership, research design/methodology, dissertation supervision, IRB protocol management, online instruction, virtual team collaboration

Preferred skills

Postdoctoral experience in higher education, prior service as dissertation chair, publications in peer-reviewed journals, experience with data collection supervision

Technologies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Google Workspace, Canvas

Responsibilities

Mentor students through dissertation development, research, and writing; supervise committee members and methodologists; facilitate IRB protocols; provide feedback on prospectus and defense processes; collaborate with full committee; ensure compliance with university dissertation policies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC