EdD Educational Leadership - Doctoral Research ...

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for this position must be professing Christians and be willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.Position: Full-time faculty appointment, (Online EdD Educational Leadership), ACU Dallas, College of Leadership and Development. Reports to the Program Director of the EdD in Educational Leadership at the College of Learning and Development (CLD), ACU Dallas.Exempt/Full-TimeFaculty Rank: College Assistant Professor, College Associate Professor, or College Professor (all non-tenured)Position Location: Remote, with the possibility of limited travelThe key principle of this job is to support ACU's mission to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.Scope: The (EdD Educational Leadership) Full-Time Doctoral Research Coordinator (DRC) and Faculty Appointment Instructor teaches in all courses and supports the Coterie and dissertation process related to the Educational Leadership program (doctoral). S/he will report to the Program Director of the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at the College of Learning and Development.Professional1. Ed.D or a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in an education or leadership-related discipline (e.g. Educational Leadership, Management, Human Resource Development, Organizational Leadership, etc.).2. Teaching experience or administrative experience in higher education is preferred.3. Knowledge of current educational practices, leadership, supporting and fostering a collaborative culture, working with adult learners preferably at the doctoral level, and experience chairing and serving on dissertation committees.4. Relevant research completed in the last ten years [e.g. publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, program evaluation reports, etc.], focusing on K-12 education is preferred.5. competency in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and demonstrated research experience, including recent scholarly activity (e.g., publications, presentations, program evaluations).6. Experience teaching online coursework.7. Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.Major Responsibilities:Assist the Program Director with the online EdD Educational Leadership program.A majority of time spent will be to assist the Program Director with supporting the work of the embedded dissertation process and doctoral research. Approximately 75% or 30 hours per week of your workload will be allocated to work with coordinating the doctoral research process and supporting the Softdocs platform. The remaining 25% will be allocated to the Coterie (student mentorship), teaching, service on project, program, college, and university committees as needs arise. The time commitment will vary based on the number of students. The program director may adjust the allocation of your loads as needed.Doctoral Process Coordinator - Serve as the primary faculty contact for EdD students in the early phases of the dissertation process. Oversee the process of assigning dissertation chairs and committee members in collaboration with the Program Director.Providing individualized mentorship and feedback on dissertation milestones - 10-12 hours per weekOffering one-on-one guidance to support students through developing and refining their dissertation topics, research designs, and scholarly writing.Track and manage dissertation-related data, including committee assignments, milestone completions, and IRB approvals.Ensure accurate storage of student dissertation progress records in Softdocs system.Collaborate with faculty and leadership to develop and improve dissertation curriculum and support.Attend weekly Coterie synchronous sessions (One hour per week in the evening) - 1 hour per weekActive member of the Coterie Mentoring team - some evening and limited Saturday meetings. Continuing student engagement in a real-time setting.Support in organizing and attend one 1-hour Super Saturday Coterie session per term - 1 hour per week (averaged across the term)Adding extra planning and follow-up components to maximize student impact.Support the development of and preparing for weekly Coterie student meetings - 5-6 hours per weekStrengthening student meeting materials and post-meeting support.Assist in reviewing, and providing feedback on students' Declaration of Research Interest submissions - 3-4 hours per weekExpanding review time to ensure in-depth, constructive feedback on student research.Regular communication with students (emails, check-ins, troubleshooting challenges, etc.) - 2-3 hours per weekStrengthening student engagement through proactive communication and support.Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Serve as the key liaison for students beginning the dissertation process, offering guidance and academic support.Provide instruction in dissertation-related courses, including research design and academic writing.Collaborate with the Program Director and other faculty to ensure dissertation processes align with program goals and university standards.Facilitate the assignment of dissertation committees and ensure appropriate faculty engagement.Monitor the Softdocs system for tracking student progress and dissertation completion.Work closely with institutional research and compliance units to support IRB requirements and data integrity.Support continuous improvement of the dissertation experience and student outcomes.Participate in program meetings, faculty development opportunities, and university committees as appropriate.Assist the CLD EdD in Educational Leadership program.Assist in developing plans to further the purpose, mission, vision, and goals of the program.Attend regular meetings with faculty, adjuncts, and students to conduct the academic and co-curricular affairs of the program.Engage a spirit of teamwork and collegiality among the faculty, adjuncts, and students in the program.Support current and relevant curriculum development and updates as needed.Collaborate in the creation and development of a dissertation process for students in the program as assigned.Professional Competencies:In order to perform the duties of a full-time faculty member, it is necessary to demonstrate the following competencies:Attention to detail and follow-through.Time management and organizational skills.Maintain confidentiality.Computer proficiency.Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal abilities.Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards.Ability to work collaboratively with multiple constituencies.Effective and appropriate leadership and administration of the assigned course.Develop and maintain working relationships with university administrators, faculty, and staff.PersonalStrong communication skills, both written and oral.Collaborative nature and excellent interpersonal abilities, with the ability to build consensus with students, as well as diverse groups of people.Ability to consistently meet deadlines.Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.Ability to consistently make sound decisions and exercise good judgment in a variety of circumstances.Capacity to quickly learn new software applications.Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.Physical Demands:Majority of work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone; must have the ability to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods of time.Manage conversations in person, online and by telephone.Limited travel - locations vary and some overnight travel may be necessary.Work well under pressure and manage stress well.Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.

Created: 2026-04-02