Adjunct Doctoral Committee Member

Faculty (Contract)

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Part-time, 12-Month

Institutional Overview

Capitol Technology University is a career-focused university located in Laurel, Maryland, between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. It is a fully-accredited non-profit private university that was started in 1927 by a Navy veteran to teach students how to build radios. The University offers unique commitments to on-campus students that include a salary guarantee and a Chargers Assistance Program that helps students pay back their loans if they do not find full-time work within 90 days of graduation.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will be passionate about working directly with Doctoral students to prepare them for the demands of their Doctoral courses and dissertation research. The individual will be a dynamic, visionary educator with innovative ideas for interdisciplinary approaches to education, experience teaching in multiple modalities, and the ability to motivate student excellence. Committee Members dedicate 100% of their time to assisting doctoral students on their dissertation process. Responsibilities includes dissertation draft review, providing substantive feedback, attending the oral defense, and final approval of the dissertation. This is a semester-based position which maintains visibility with our online students.

We invite applications for a contracted Adjunct Doctoral Committee Member. Applicants with traditional and non-traditional backgrounds, teaching or dissertation committee experience, and at least 5 years of work experience in any field relevant to the Graduate School academic doctoral programs are welcome to apply. Applicants from the following fields are strongly encouraged to apply: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Intelligence & Global Security, Cybersecurity Leadership, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Cyberpsychology.

Responsibilities – Teaching:

Mentor students through course curriculum and program milestones as a Committee Member.
Through coordination with the Dissertation Chair, help the student formulate a
long-term plan for implementing revisions of the dissertation.
Maintain visibility for assigned students, including but not limited to: communicating and meeting with Dissertation Chairs and students, responding to emails and voicemails in a timely fashion, and mentoring and advising students dissertation revisions.
Respond to emails within 2 business days of receipt.
Respond to submissions within 5 business days with substantive feedback.
Maintain professional competencies in research, a subject area provided in the Graduate School, and currency in instructional methodologies through training and development.
Effectively use Office365, Canvas (Learn@), Zoom (Capitol Live), and Student Information System interfaces.
May be required to perform other related tasks as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Qualifications:

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in a closely aligned field relevant to the subject areas provided within the Graduate School.
Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship as the college is unable to provide sponsorship.
At least five years of professional experience within the last 10 years in a subject area relevant to programs within the Graduate School.
Extensive knowledge of subject matter and relevant topics and issues in the research discipline, including, but not limited to, qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies, statistical testing, data analysis techniques, understanding of relevant analysis software, and understanding of the ethical principles of research.
Knowledge of effective instructional techniques and innovative modes of course delivery adaptable to a variety of learning styles.
Understanding of the current American Psychological Association (APA) formatting guidelines.
Commitment to collegiality with faculty and staff in support of the university’s mission and goals.
Teaching experience of five years or more, to include at least two years teaching and/or committee member at the doctoral level.
Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with faculty, students, and industry partners on various projects.
Ability to master the use of the technology platforms used to support learning and administration of the University including: Office365, Canvas (Learn@), Zoom (Capitol Live), and Student Information System interfaces.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Desire to further the mission of Capitol Technology University.

Salary Range

$200 per enrolled doctoral student per assigned semester (paid 30 days after published end of semester)