Adjunct Faculty / Technical Support Specialist, Interdisciplinary Leadership Program AY25-26

Description

Position Overview

Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term.

Salary Range for Non-Instructional Adjuncts in this academic area is $3,500.00 - $5,000.00 per course / assignment.

The Division of Education and Leadership in the College of Education and Human Development at Governors State University is seeking a dedicated Technical Support Specialist to serve as a Non-Instructional Adjunct Faculty Member in the Interdisciplinary Leadership (INLD) Program. This specialized position focuses exclusively on providing comprehensive dissertation development support to doctoral students throughout their research journey.Essential Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

Dissertation Support Services

Guide doctoral students through the complete dissertation proposal development process

Regularly communicate deadlines and serve as the liaison for document approval processes, hearing and defense meetings logistics, recordings, and announcements, and coordinate hooding / commencement participation and program information

Assist students and faculty with the committee chairperson selection process

Provide technical expertise and support throughout the IRB (Institutional Review Board) application process

Assist students with formatting, organization, and submission of final dissertation documents

Ensure compliance with university dissertation standards and requirements

Resource Development and Management

Develop and maintain standardized templates and resources for dissertation components

Create comprehensive guides and documentation for dissertation processes

Update and refine support materials based on evolving academic standards

Maintain current knowledge of dissertation formatting requirements and submission procedures

Educational Programming

Conduct regular workshops on research methodology and academic writing

Facilitate group sessions on dissertation development best practices

Provide individual consultations and technical guidance to doctoral students

Coordinate with faculty to ensure alignment with program objectives

Administrative and Technical Support

Collaborate with INLD Program Coordinator on program improvement initiatives

Maintain detailed records of student interactions and progress

Participate in program meetings and planning sessions as required

Stay current with institutional policies and procedures related to doctoral education

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education : Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) from an accredited institution

Experience : Minimum 3 years of experience in doctoral education, dissertation supervision, or academic support services

Technical Skills :

• Proficiency in academic writing and research methodology
• Experience with IRB processes and regulatory compliance
• Advanced knowledge of dissertation formatting standards (APA 7th Ed.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and academic software platforms

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as dissertation committee member or supervisor

Background in interdisciplinary research methodologies

Experience developing educational resources and conducting workshops

Familiarity with online learning platforms and virtual support delivery

Knowledge of statistical software and data analysis tools

Supplemental Information

Interested candidates should submit the following to the application :

Letter of application addressing qualifications and experience

Current curriculum vitae

Three professional references with contact information