9 Mo Part Time / Dissertation Mentor 2023/24

Working Title: 9 Mo Part Time / Dissertation Mentor 2023/24

Position #: X00033

Department: Leadership and Special Education

Employment Status: Part time (Up to 28 Hrs)

Type of Employment: Part Time Non-Student

# of openings:

1

Location: ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range: Commensuarte with Experience

Closing: 2/5/24

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date.  A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

Arkansas State University is seeking a Dissertation Mentor to work with Doctor of Education students as they develop and complete dissertations. This position will work remotely as a part-time employee mentoring doctoral candidates.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Guide students in the preparation of the dissertation proposal, including the specification of the research problem(s)/question(s), selection of the appropriate methodology (i.e., quantitative or qualitative), and the literature review.
• Set clear expectations for the timely completion of the dissertation proposal, including development of a timeline with students.
• Facilitate ongoing communication throughout all aspects of the dissertation including setting guidelines for frequency and type of communication (e.g., weekly, twice monthly; email, phone, video).
• Guide students in the development of the IRB application and meeting all of the requirements of IRB. Ensure that all ethical research standards are met during the research process.
• Guide students during the data collection and writing phase of the dissertation including timely return of drafts submitted by the candidate (2-3 week turnaround depending on the chapter being reviewed).
• Prepare students for the oral defense of proposal.
• Meet with the dissertation chair during the dissertation process
• Serve on dissertation committee
• Input information regarding student progress in the dissertation into the dissertation database
• Attend monthly mentor meeting with lead mentor
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required or applicable to the position responsibilities and area of specialization including special abilities.

General Days/Hours:

Regular and Reliable Attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. from a regionally accredited university

Preferred qualifications:
* A minimum of five years experience in a K-12 leadership position for students working in the k-12 system, or a minimum of five years experience administrative experience for Higher education candidates.
* A minimum of two years of experience chairing doctoral dissertations with the completion of at least six doctoral candidates.
* Experience working in an online environment with a diverse group.

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf