Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university. Basic Responsibilities Provide high-quality instruction, direction, and mentorship for assigned students throughout all phases of the dissertation process. In the Chair role,
manage and supervise the committee members and methodologists of assigned students. Essential Duties Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Provide timely and supportive mentoring throughout the student’s process of developing, researching, writing, and revising the dissertation. Direct and instruct the student with the goal of
producing high-quality research. Participate in the Defense process of a student’s Prospectus. Offer timely and constructive feedback to facilitate revisions towards the completion of a successful Dissertation process/project. Participate in the Defense process of a student’s Dissertation. Offer timely and constructive feedback to facilitate revisions towards a final and thorough defense. Collaborate with the
student’s full committee. Committee members: be willing to follow the lead of the dissertation committee chair regarding interaction with the student. Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Dissertation Handbook, Faculty Guidelines, and those specified by ACU’s College of Leadership and Professional Studies. In the Chair role, manage and supervise the committee
members and methodologists of assigned students. Facilitate the successful completion of all IRB protocols. Ensure that your own IRB training is current and meets university and research requirements. Guide the student through the development of the Problem of Practice, Concept Proposal, the Prospectus, and the completed dissertation manuscript. Advise the student regarding necessary changes to the dissertation
content and research. Supervise the completion of data collection. Advise the student regarding necessary changes to collection methods and/or processes. Provide feedback to the Dissertation Manager regarding any student and/or committee member challenges, issues, or problems. Make recommendations to students regarding the utilization of university resources, as needed. Professional Development Requirements: Skills
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