Administrative Chair for Doctoral Programs and Research – Helms School of Government

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Chair for Doctoral Programs and Research is a full-time, 12-month contracted position. This role serves as an academic administrator and a faculty member, primarily responsible for maintaining the integrity of academic operations within the school and ensuring these processes align with the University's mission and vision for the student experience. Additional duties may be assigned by University and/or College/School leadership.

Requirements

Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a field closely related to the doctoral programs offered by the Helms School of Government
Evidence of extensive academic research and publication
Evidence of extensive contributions to academic research, including successful service as a research mentor, dissertation committee member, and/or peer reviewer for refereed journals
Evidence of extensive knowledge of research design and methods, extensive and successful teaching of research design and methods, and effective student mentorship
Evidence of effective university-level administration and faculty oversight
Demonstrated commitment to mentoring a diverse student body and fostering respectful, inclusive learning environments consistent with Liberty’s Christian mission
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to contribute to a team environment and contribute expertise at appropriate times.
Ability to show respect to colleagues and to work in a collegial manner.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with curricular development and planning
Experience with technologies related to online delivery of higher education

Responsibilities

Oversee and ensure timely and accurate completion of all administrative functions related to doctoral programs in the Helms School of Government.
Establish, communicate, and consistently administer academically appropriate standards for research produced by students in Helms School of Government doctoral programs.
Evaluate and ensure the effectiveness of faculty, course materials, and other academic resources in preparing students for success in doctoral research.
Communicate hiring needs and recommendations to the department supervisor in concert with administrative staff feedback and assistance.
Assist the department during the hiring process, including review of applicant files, participation in interviews, taking notes, and making recommendations.
Develop and implement departmental processes and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant policies related to doctoral programs.
Serve as a member of the department’s leadership team and work collaboratively with other administrators to maintain the efficient functioning of the department.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure the efficient functioning of the department and to support students at the university.
Supervise the Helms School of Government doctoral support team.
Investigate and resolve all student complaints and appeals related to doctoral programs.
Investigate and resolve all academic disagreements between or among students and faculty.
Participate in departmental, all-faculty, vendor, and publisher meetings.
Assist with planning the annual budget for the relevant area of oversight.
Periodically serve on University, College/School, or departmental committees such as the Faculty Senate, Faculty Senate Committees, Undergraduate Administrative and Curriculum Council, Graduate Administrative and Curriculum Council, school/department, and/or special committees.
Attend special University events, including faculty orientation, baccalaureate, and commencement exercises, team building exercises, etc.
Periodically work on special projects and assignments, contributing to the overall efforts of the academic division and the University as a whole.
Encourage a commitment to the Christian life, one of personal integrity, sensitivity to the needs of others, social responsibility, and active communication of the Christian faith, and, as it is lived out, a life that leads people to Jesus Christ as the Lord of the universe and their own personal Savior.
Support and foster Liberty University’s doctrinal beliefs.
Support and foster the spiritual development of faculty, staff, and students, ensuring that Christian values remain the focus of our mission and purpose at Liberty University.