"Adjunct Faculty - DBA - Dissertation Committee Chairs/Members"

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Are you passionate about shaping the future of business education and empowering the next generation of leaders?

We are seeking adjunct faculty to serve as DBA Dissertation Committee Chairs and Dissertation Committee Members. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative doctoral scholarship, mentor exceptional learners, and help shape the strategic direction of graduate business education within a thriving academic community.

The Dissertation Committee guides doctoral students, acting as mentors, quality control, and examiners to ensure the dissertation meets high academic standards, offers original research, and is defended successfully, providing expertise, feedback on drafts, and assessing the candidate's ability to conduct independent research. They help shape the research, refine methodology, ensure ethical conduct, and ultimately decide if the work warrants a PhD.

The Dissertation Committee Chair serves as the student’s primary academic mentor and the institution’s principal steward of dissertation quality. In this role, the Chair provides comprehensive guidance throughout all phases of the dissertation, fostering student progress while ensuring scholarly rigor and academic standards are upheld.

Required qualifications for this position include a Doctoral degree in business or a related field with a business major, minor, or concentration required (for DBA PD and faculty).

Also required are extensive research experience in business or a related field with qualitative or quantitative research methods and experience serving as Dissertation Committee Chair or Dissertation Committee Member at the doctoral level.

At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in cultivating a culture of belonging and engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated.

The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, while acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. Join us in shaping the future of education and leadership.

The full position description is available for your review online - Adjunct Faculty

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