What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct, Education Online position at Rivier University?
Location : Nashua
Job Type : Part-Time
Job Number : 202300105
Division : Division of Education
Department : Education
Opening Date : 12 / 11 / 2024
Description
Rivier University has a highly successful online Doctoral Degree (EdD) Program in Leadership. The core courses of the program are focused on leadership, cultural competence, positive psychology, information technology, change, research, and writing of the dissertation proposal and dissertation.
As a core faculty member, you will provide course instruction in an online modality though innovative teaching methods and technologies. Several positions are available to teach courses in the identified topics. Opportunities for serving on dissertation committees are available. This is a perfect opportunity to
gain professional experience in doctoral teaching and mentoring of doctoral students.
Duties and Responsibilities
Doctoral teaching in the identified focus areas include facilitation of online discussion to create an engaging academic learning environment, assessment of learning performance, and development and completion of the dissertation in order to prepare students to be successful leaders of change in their chosen disciplines and profession.
- Provide online course content in one or more of the core areas of the curriculum.
- Provide quality instruction, direction, mentorship and dissertation advisement to students in courses and throughout the dissertation process as instructor and committee member.
- Provide and support processes and procedures that enhance quality dissertations including timely and constructive feedback.
- Facilitate completion and submission of Instructional Research Board (IRB) process and procedures.
- Maintain records and tracking of student progress on assessment rubrics for the program.
- Respect and support for the mission of Rivier University and doctoral program.
- Supervise and advise students on data collection, analysis, and interpretation as necessary, and
- Adhere to university and doctoral program policies, procedures, and practices.
Typical Qualifications
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Supplemental Information
Application Procedure
Complete applications shall include the following :
Rivier University initiated the online doctoral program in Fall 2020. This faculty position will remain open until it is filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. For timely consideration apply before April 1, 2024.
Rivier University
Dedicated to its mission of "transforming hearts and minds to serve the world," Rivier University is guided by the faith heritage, intellectual tradition, and social teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The faculty are engaged in the education of the whole person in the context of an open and inclusive academic community that cultivates critical thought, sound judgment, and respect for all people.
Located in Nashua, NH, just 45 minutes from Boston, Rivier University has a rich history of supporting the academic and personal success of its students, both in broad-based learning in the liberal arts and in programs of professional practice, including education, business, nursing, counseling, and psychology. Having gained University status in 2012, Rivier now has over 70 undergraduate and graduate programs, including three doctoral programs, in education (EdD), nursing (DNP), and counseling and psychology (PsyD).
Application Instructions
Candidates should send a letter of interest and experience describing teaching and leadership style; curriculum vitae or resume; and three letters of recommendation or contact information for three references to Ms. Colleen Mills, Office of Human Resources, Rivier University, 420 South Nain Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
