Doctoral Committee Chair - Behavioral Sciences - California Southern University; Terminal Degree in Psychology

California Southern University, part of the AIU System, is seeking a Doctoral Committee Chair in Psychology to mentor doctoral learners and guide them through successful project completion. This role is ideal for an experienced academic who is passionate about research, mentorship, and student success in an online learning environment
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• Lead doctoral committees and guide learners through topic selection, proposal development, oral defense, and final manuscript completion
• Provide in-depth, actionable feedback on:
  • Research methodologies
  • Literature reviews
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Dissertation writing and formatting
  • IRB applications and compliance
• Monitor learner progress to ensure milestone achievement and project completion
• Proactively engage learners to maintain momentum and accountability
• Collaborate with faculty and academic advisors to address student concerns and performance issues
• Ensure adherence to university policies, academic standards, and ethical research protocols
• Oversee IRB compliance and responsible data collection practices

• Terminal degree in Psychology from an institutionally or regionally accredited institution

• Terminal degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• Previous experience serving as a doctoral committee member or chair
• Experience teaching or mentoring online and/or adult learners
• Demonstrated scholarly contributions within the last 10 years, including:
  • Peer-reviewed publications
  • Conference presentations
  • Program evaluation reports or related research work

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative, professional relationships
• Proficiency working in virtual academic environments
• Ability to support diverse student populations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and learning new technologies quickly
• Expertise or familiarity with:
  • Quantitative analysis tools (R, SPSS, PSPP, JASP, G
    * Power, etc.)
  • Data visualization tools (Glue Viz, Orange, etc.)
  • Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods
• Willingness to participate in training and faculty development

• Per‑student per 8‑week course compensation:$170–$180
• Potential per student compensation for entire doctoral sequence: $1530 - $1620
• Opportunity to serve on
  multiple committees simultaneously*
• Fully
  remote, flexible academic role
• Direct impact on
  doctoral student success and completion

* Student load may vary based on academic leadership guidelines. Faculty may onboard up to five new learners per month until reaching capacity (approximately 20 total students after four months).

• 100% Remote
• Flexible schedule aligned to student needs and deadlines
• Collaborative, mission‑driven academic community