Dissertation : EdD Educational Leadership - Dissertation Chairs and Committee Members

Dissertation Staff:
EdD Educational Leadership – Dissertation Chairs and Committee Members

Apply to serve as Dissertation Chairs and Committee Members for Ed.D. Educational Leadership students at Concordia University–St. Paul.

Dissertation Staff will serve as Dissertation Chairs and Committee Members for Ed.D. Educational Leadership students. Content areas include educational leadership in formal schooling, non‑formal education, organizational settings, K‑12 leadership, K‑12 content specializations (special education, music, athletics, core curriculum), higher education, organizational leadership, change management, policy, action research, and other related areas.

Due to the nature of the educational leadership dissertation process, ongoing applications are accepted for review. Candidates will be contacted for an interview when an opening becomes available. This is a 2‑ to 3‑year commitment with stipends: $2,000 for Chairs and $1,000 for each Committee Member.

• Mentor students to meet learning outcomes for their dissertation.
• Guide students in developing dissertation topics, research questions, designs, proposals, IRB processes, analysis, and writing.
• Provide written and oral feedback throughout the dissertation process.
• Maintain up‑to‑date CITI training and adhere to CSP ethical standards and policies.
• Lead the committee and support the learner through milestones, offering constructive feedback on proposals, data collection and analysis, and manuscript completion.
• Supervise submission of IRB protocols and completion of data collection.
• Potential to transition into teaching online courses.

• Doctoral degree required.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge within one’s discipline.
• Experience with online delivery of education and communication.
• Organized, able to meet deadlines, and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passion for mentoring and supporting future industry leaders.

Stipends: $2,000 for Chairs, $1,000 for Committee Members. Opportunity for future teaching positions.

Concordia University–St. Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, as an institution of the Lutheran Church‑Missouri Synod, Concordia reserves the right to give preference based on religious tenets to the extent allowed by law.

Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger – cleininger with any questions.