Job summary/basic function
Primary responsibilities include serving as a methodologist on numerous dissertation committees, reviewing dissertation manuscripts, and providing feedback specific to the research methods, either qualitative or quantitativeFaculty member will help prepare doctoral students to conduct qualitative or quantitative dissertation research that is methodologically sound.
Secondary responsibilities may include teaching either qualitative or quantitative research methods courses (educational research, qualitative or quantitative research design, statistics/data analysis) in the school of education edd or phd programs using the blackboard online learning platformFaculty member is required to complete grading within five days, respond to student emails within 36 hours, check into courses a minimum of every 48 hours, and complete ongoing professional development.
Minimum qualifications
Applicant must have a phd or edd in education.
O degree must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
O must have completed a traditional qualitative or quantitative dissertation.
Full doctrinal compatibility with liberty university.
Must demonstrate expertise in either qualitative or quantitative research methods in the field of education (pk-12 or higher education), to include published research in peer reviewed journals and conference presentations.
Superior interpersonal, customer service, presentation, and communication skills required.
Creative, innovative, and problem solving skills required.
Proficiency in ms office, blackboard, and the internet.
Applications for consideration will only be accepted via liberty university’s online automated application process.
Preferred qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with an established record of research evidenced by intellectual and professional contributions to the field through peer-reviewed publication and conference presentationsPreference will be given to candidates with dissertation/thesis mentorship experience and experience teaching research methods using online learning platforms (e.g., blackboard)Candidates must work well with others and be able to work at a pace that will not delay the progress of a dissertation candidate toward timely completion of the doctoral degree.
Work hours
Because this is an online position, the work hours will vary throughout the week.
Posting date 03/22/2021 special instructions for applicants
Please note that while unofficial transcripts are required during this stage of the application process, official transcripts for all conferred degrees (excluding associate’s degrees) will be required should the department select you for an interview.
In the references section of the application, please submit the names of two professional references and one pastoral referenceYour pastoral reference must be from your current church pastor, or someone within a leadership position within your current churchThe pastoral reference cannot be an immediate or extended family member.
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact the faculty hiring office at facultyhiring@liberty.edu.
