PhD in Nursing Dissertation Chair/Reader

Liberty University

1d•Remote

About The Position

Adjuncts are essential to Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that an adjunct member models a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University, engage in an active commitment to, and experience of, personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview. Adjuncts should view their teaching, engagement with students, and scholarship as a means to a significant educational end. They should strive to employ a variety of techniques for the development of good learning conditions, view each student as a unique individual, and insofar as it is possible, provide for individual differences, abilities, and interests. The position will support the PhD in Nursing program through teaching and coaching responsibilities including individual support of students as well as online/synchronous didactic courses, assignment grading, and dissertation, research, and course support. This position will collaborate with the lead faculty, Student Advisor, Faculty Support Coordinator and ultimately the Chair of the PhD program and Deans. Position will be responsible to support student advising and scholarship including the guided research project and dissertation process. The evaluation of the student includes dissertation requirements, student learning objectives, and program learning outcomes. The preferred candidate should have graduate level instruction, scholarship, and research experiences. Position will include opportunities to participate in the School of Nursing and University responsibilities. Candidate must have an RN license in one of the 50 states, a PhD or EdD with dissertation, and possess excellent personal communication skills and computer/technology skills. Candidates must be committed to the evangelical standards and mission of Liberty University and the School of Nursing. The PhD in Nursing Dissertation Chair/Reader position is considered an Online Adjunct Professor position with the School of Nursing. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to administering dissertation courses in accordance with assigned schedule, providing detailed feedback, mentoring/challenging students to grow intellectually and spiritually, maintaining contact with students to advise on matters related to academic achievement, attendance, and behavior, and maintaining/reporting grades and attendance in accordance with university policies.

Requirements

Must have PhD or EdD degree with dissertation from an accredited nursing or related program.
Must have valid RN license without encumbrances from one of the 50 US states.
Degree must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Superior interpersonal, customer service, presentation, and communication skills required.
Creative, innovative, and problem-solving skills required.
Proven organizational skills and ability to complete assignments timely and accurately with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in MS Office, Blackboard/Canvas and the Internet.
Able to obtain and maintain additional nursing licenses if applicable as required by state or accrediting commissions.
Demonstrated strengths in teaching at the college level is essential.
An RN license in one of the 50 states
A PhD or EdD with dissertation
Excellent personal communication skills
Computer/technology skills
Committed to the evangelical standards and mission of Liberty University and the School of Nursing.
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.
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Nice To Haves

Graduate level instruction, scholarship, and research experiences.

Responsibilities

Administering dissertation courses in accordance with assigned schedule
Providing detailed feedback
Mentoring/challenging students to grow intellectually and spiritually
Maintaining contact with students to advise on matters related to academic achievement, attendance, and behavior
Maintaining/reporting grades and attendance in accordance with university policies
Roster verification
Course management
Final grade submission
Timely communication with students (response to questions and grading are included in this)
Facilitate learning
Mentor/coach students
Teach material from approved curriculum in accordance with assigned schedule to ensure student satisfaction
Advise/guide students through the dissertation process that culminates in successful dissertation defense
Assist students in achieving completion of objectives and learning outcomes
Provide regular and timely feedback to students
Participate in School retention initiatives by maintaining productive contact with students and reaching out to absent students in attempt to re-engage them in classroom activities
Participate in School assessment initiatives as assigned including: online assessment activities, course enhancement feedback, classroom success data analysis, annual self-evaluation
Advise students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behavior
Motivate students to actively participate in all aspect of the educational process
Maintain and report student grades and attendance in accordance with University policies
Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks
Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission
Other duties as assigned