Adjunct Instructor - Doctor of Business Administration​/Dissertation Chair

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DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Edgewood University is seeking versatile Adjunct Instructors to teach doctoral-level coursework and/or serve as Dissertation Chairs within our online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program. We are looking for scholar-practitioners who can bridge the gap between advanced business theory and real-world application while mentoring students through their final research milestones.

The Edgewood University DBA is a 100% online program designed for working professionals to enhance their strategic leadership and research capabilities. The program is HLC accredited and a candidate for ACBSP accreditation.

Responsibilities:

* Facilitate and guide candidates through the dissertation process, from proposal development to final defense.

* Provide timely, constructive feedback on literature reviews, research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative), and data analysis.

* Mentor students in scholarly writing, APA style, and ethical research practices.

* Lead dissertation committees, coordinating feedback and ensuring students meet Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and program standards.

* Monitor, record, and communicate student milestones to ensure timely program completion.

* Deliver high-quality instruction for DBA-level courses.

* Facilitate engaging online discussions, grade doctoral-level assignments, provide quality feedback and expert insight into complex business concepts.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Necessary Education or

Work Experience:

* A terminal degree (DBA or PhD in Business or a related field) from an accredited institution is required.

* Prior experience in dissertation supervision or committee service is highly preferred.

* Proficiency in advanced research methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative Research.

* Proven experience teaching at the graduate or doctoral level, preferably in an online format.

* Significant leadership experience in the corporate or non-profit sector is highly valued.

Required Knowledge and

Skills:

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to supporting diverse, working-professional students.

Other

Qualifications:

Edgewood University, a Catholic university sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the University by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values - truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship.

How to Apply

Send one PDF document which includes cover letter, resume, and references with a subject line that includes the position code AIDB:

Edgewood University

Human Resources - AIDB

1000 Edgewood College Drive

Madison, WI 53711

E-mail: human resources

Equal Opportunity Employer