Helms School of Government | Public Policy Dissertation Chair/Reader

Responsibilities

• Administer dissertation courses in accordance with assigned schedule
• Provide detailed feedback to students
• Mentor and challenge students to grow intellectually and spiritually
• Maintain contact with students to advise on academic achievement, attendance, and behavior
• Maintain and report grades and attendance in accordance with university policies

Requirements

• PhD, Doctor (other than Juris Doctor), or similar terminal degree from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in a Government, Political Science, Political Theory, Public Policy, International Relations, Security Studies, Economics, relevant research methodologies, or other related disciplines
• Prior experience serving in dissertation or capstone committees
• Organizational skills that facilitate the completion of assignments and tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Adequate interpersonal, customer service, and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to convey information
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and online Learning Management Systems

Qualifications

• Strong research background documented in academic publication and presentation record
• Demonstrated strengths in teaching and mentoring at the graduate level
• Strong organizational skills that facilitate assignment/task anticipation and completion
• Superior interpersonal, customer service, and presentation skills required
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
• Mastery of the Microsoft Office suite and online Learning Management Systems (Canvas)

Benefits

Courses are typically paid at $800 per load hour.

Pay

Courses are typically paid at $800 per load hour.

Schedule

This is a part-time position with remote work options.