Professor of Research-Graduate Studies in Education and Leadership

Full Time / Salary / Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE

Flexible depending on research, teaching and student appointments

JOB SUMMARY

The School of Graduate Studies in Education and Leadership (GSEL) seeks to develop highly qualified leaders who contribute to their fields of study and inspire meaningful change. The Doctor of Education in Administration and Leadership (DEAL) program has a strong academic and research foundation, while also providing uniquely individual support for students through the provision of a Professor of Research to guide each student through their Program of Study. 

The EdD program currently serves students representing diverse backgrounds, cultures and identities. The successful Professor of Research brings diverse lived experiences and representative perspectives to provide expertise for current and relevant research topics and is culturally responsive in recognizing and honoring the uniqueness of each individual student learner and engaging in diverse viewpoints to foster a supportive and inclusive academic environment.  Research Professors are expected to integrate faith and learning in the classes they teach and in their mentoring practices. 

The Professor of Research is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the research writing process for each of their students assigned through their cohorts in the EdD program, regardless of location or modality. This person supports individual students beginning with their first  module and throughout their program of study to develop their research agenda. This person helps each student identify committee members and serves as a resource for committee members. The Professor of Research functions as the APA style and format reviewer and teaches up to five research courses for assigned cohorts.  The Professor of Research works closely with the EdD Program Director, and the program team members. Total student load will typically range between 30 and 40 students.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Provide guidance on research proposal structure, formatting, content and setting clear expectations for timely completion of the proposal for each assigned student.
• Guide students and committee members with the theoretical framework for research projects and creation of a timeline for each research study.
• Maintain familiarity with current graduate catalog and EdD program research writing policies and procedures.
• Support policies and procedures to ensure adequate progress on research writing is being made for assigned students
• Assist committee members and students in navigating the IRB approval process.
• Serve as an APA style and format reviewer for assigned cohorts.
• Assist students and committee members in identifying and training members to sit on each student's research committee.
• Offer individual assistance, workshops, and focused class sessions on APA writing expectations for assigned cohorts.
• Serve on the proposal and defense hearing committees for all assigned cohorts and all assigned students.
• Consult and collaborate with other Professors of Research.
• Organize and authenticate all documents for assigned students and ensure all required university forms are completed.
• Support assigned students and ensure committee members are able to assist in the entire research writing proposal process and can support each student  through the research and defense process.
• Create information videos or other communication tools for students and for committee members and share at appropriate times.
• Ensure all committee members act as a unified communication center for issues related to research writing.
• Represent the program on appropriate university committees related to the EdD program.
• Participate in all program celebratory events and commencement ceremonies. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a social sciences field from a regionally accredited institution 
• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.   
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.

Preferred Qualifications:   

• An understanding of qualitative and quantitative research designs
• An awareness and appreciation of adult learning theory
• Hold or willingness to obtain a current IRB Training Certification
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and high level of energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional persistence and self-motivated work ethic
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Computer/classroom technology proficiency and a knowledge of or willingness to learn Google suites
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

To perform job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Extensive reading–the individual accepts responsibility for extensive reading, analysis, and editing of learner writing.
• Problem solving–the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. 

• Interpersonal skills–remains open to the ideas of others and exhibits willingness to test new processes. 

• Diverse perspectives–grounded in contexts of diversity in research, scholarship, and teaching.
• Verbal communication–the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Capacity for group presentation skills and conducting meetings. 

• Written communication–the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information. 
• Quality control–the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. 

Supervision Received:

Receives supervision and work assignments primarily from the DEAL Program Director

Supervision Exercised:

May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for student employees.

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Benefits

Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost), long term disability, dental insurance, group life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.