Dissertation Committee Member for Doctor of Education (Remote)

Posting Details

Position Title Dissertation Committee Member for Doctor of Education (Remote) Position Summary
California Baptist University, an evangelical Christian university affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Convention, invites applications for the following Remote/Online position: Dissertation Committee Member within the degree program, Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Administration (EdD), in the Division of Online and Professional Studies. Candidates must embrace the mission of California Baptist University and evidence a clear understanding of, and commitment to, excellence in teaching, scholarship and service through the integration of the Christian faith and learning.

The mission of the Division of Online and Professional Studies is to respond to the non-traditional student that balances professional and family responsibilities while advancing their education through market driven degree and non-degree academic programs utilizing the latest technologies in distance education through faculty who are committed to student’s academic, professional, and spiritual success. Qualifications
The Department of Education in the Division of Online and Professional Studies at CBU is seeking several qualified committee members to serve on dissertation committees as chair and/or reader for the Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Administration (EdD) program (Online).

Position Qualifications:

• Earned accredited Doctoral degree in areas of Organizational Leadership, Education Leadership, Organizational Change, or similar.
• Evidence of practitioner-centered scholarship and experience mentoring graduate students on theses or dissertations (preferred).
• One-year of experience chairing dissertation students in related fields.
• Commitment to academic excellence and working with diverse adult students.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in a leadership position within one of the job sectors: K-12 Education, Higher Education, Private/Corporate, or Public/Non-profit.
• Excellent written communication skills, proficiency with most up-to-date edition of APA, and ability to adhere to deadlines for dissertation milestones and completion.

Principal Duties:

• Serve as chair or committee member and support students in the development of their dissertation.
• Review the dissertation studies providing timely feedback on the content of the dissertation chapters.
• Prepare the dissertation students for the oral dissertation defense (Chair only).
• Attend the virtual dissertation defense
• Coaching students to develop the IRB applications and approve applications prior to submitting the document (Chair only).
• Adhere to expectations and guidelines determined by the department.

Compensation:

$1100.00 for chair payable upon defense
$550.00 per committee member payable upon defense Teaching Responsibilities
Opportunities to teach Doctoral, Master’s, and/or Bachelor’s level courses may also be an option if/when teaching needs arise. Nondiscrimination Statement

State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.

Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/6759 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a Christian?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you attend church regularly?
   • Yes
   • No
3. If no, please explain (required):
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)
   • Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
   • No (I am in conflict or not familiar)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Christian Experience Essay

Optional Documents