Doctoral Committee Member; Linguistics and Language; Fall Term

The Doctoral Committee Member serves as an external academic advisor and evaluator, supporting doctoral candidates throughout the dissertation process and ensuring adherence to PhD program standards and requirements. This role involves reviewing doctoral-level research and scholarly writing, providing constructive feedback, mentoring candidates through key program milestones, and participating in committee meetings and dissertation defenses. The Committee Member collaborates with the doctoral candidate and faculty committee to guide research development, assess academic progress, and contribute to the successful completion of dissertation requirements while upholding the rigor and integrity of the doctoral program.

A successful candidate will have:

• PhD or terminal degree in Education, Linguistics, Literacy, or a closely related field (required)
• Must have strong supervisory, teaching, research, and mentorship skills

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

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Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

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We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution.

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$200 - $300

This pay range reflects the role’s responsibilities.