Description
Position Overview
Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term.
S alary Range for Non-Instructional Adjuncts in this academic area
is $3,500.00 - $5,000.00 per course/assignment.
The
Division
of Education and Leadership in the
College of Education
and Human Development at
Governors State University is
seeking a dedicated Technical Support Specialist to serve as a
Non-Instructional Adjunct Faculty Member in the Interdisciplinary
Leadership (INLD) Program. This specialized position focuses
exclusively on providing comprehensive dissertation development
support to doctoral students throughout their research
journey.
Essential Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Dissertation Support Services
- Guide doctoral students through the complete dissertation
proposal development process
Regularly communicate deadlines and serve as the liaison for
document approval processes, hearing and defense meetings
logistics, recordings, and announcements, and coordinate
hooding/commencement participation and program information
Assist students and faculty with the committee chairperson
selection process
Provide technical expertise and support throughout the IRB
(Institutional Review Board) application process
Assist students with formatting, organization, and submission
of final dissertation documents
Ensure compliance with university dissertation standards and
requirements
Resource Development and Management
- Develop and maintain standardized templates and resources for
dissertation components
- Create comprehensive guides and documentation for dissertation
processes
- Update and refine support materials based on evolving academic
standards
- Maintain current knowledge of dissertation formatting
requirements and submission procedures
Educational Programming
- Conduct regular workshops on research methodology and academic
writing
- Facilitate group sessions on dissertation development best
practices
- Provide individual consultations and technical guidance to
doctoral students
- Coordinate with faculty to ensure alignment with program
objectives
Administrative and Technical Support
- Collaborate with INLD Program Coordinator on program
improvement initiatives
- Maintain detailed records of student interactions and
progress
- Participate in program meetings and planning sessions as
required
- Stay current with institutional policies and procedures related
to doctoral education
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Education: Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) from
an accredited institution
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in doctoral
education, dissertation supervision, or academic support
services
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in academic writing and research methodology
- Experience with IRB processes and regulatory compliance
- Advanced knowledge of dissertation formatting standards (APA 7
th Ed.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and academic software
platforms
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as dissertation committee member or
supervisor
- Background in interdisciplinary research methodologies
- Experience developing educational resources and conducting
workshops
- Familiarity with online learning platforms and virtual support
delivery
- Knowledge of statistical software and data analysis tools
Supplemental Information
Interested candidates should submit the following to the
application:
- Letter of application addressing qualifications and
experience
- Current curriculum vitae
- Three professional references with contact information
