The EdD in Interdisciplinary Leadership Program at Creighton University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution, is a practitioner-scholar doctoral degree program for adult lifelong learners. We are seeking outstanding teacher-scholars for part-time Adjunct Faculty contract positions to serve as Dissertation in Practice (DIP) Chairs.

We are seeking faculty members who are passionate about guiding and supporting academic excellence through diversity at all levels and are committed to fostering an environment in which students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences can thrive during their dissertation in practice journey. The goal for this call of applications is to build a diverse pool of adjunct faculty team members committed to having a positive impact on the world. We know that doing this means fostering a learning environment and culture that welcomes and supports team members from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications for this contracted adjunct faculty position from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who believe they can contribute to the distinctive educational traditions of the University. Whatever way you identify and whatever background you come from, if this role would make you excited to work with doctoral students, and this is a team you want to be part of, we look forward to your application.

Ideal candidates for the position of DIP Chair will hold an earned PhD, EdD, or other terminal degree from an accredited college or university, have 2-4 years of prior demonstrated excellence in teaching graduate-level online courses, and at least 1 published article that utilized research methods commonly used in the social sciences. Ideal candidates would show evidence of work as a scholar-practitioner who can apply social science theories in a variety of disciplinary settings.

Qualifications

Required

A PhD or EdD in a discipline appropriate for an interdisciplinary program with a social science focus
2-4 years of experience with online graduate-level teaching and advising
Ability to provide evidence of at least one scholarly publication that utilized research methods common in the social sciences
Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to work collaboratively on a team in an interdisciplinary environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport with, and empathy and compassion for, a diversity of populations

Preferred/Desired

Experience in directing or chairing mastersâ?? theses or doctoral-level dissertations
Experience with teaching social science research methods, including qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods
Experience with teaching in leadership theories

Application Instructions

The hiring process within the EdD Program at Creighton University is designed with inclusive hiring practices in mind.

When submitting, you will be asked to provide the following: Cover letter, CV, One scholarly publication in which you are an author, and transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted). After the initial interview, chosen applicants may be invited to submit at least two letters of reference. Applications are due no later than May 16, 2025. Review of applications will begin May 19, 2025.

Faculty from the EdD Program will review application materials and invite promising applicants to an initial Zoom interview. All applicants will receive a response about their application.

We are proud to be a University and a Program that practices inclusive excellence, which means at every point in the decision-making process we seriously consider the benefits and implications of diversity and inclusion. We realize that progress in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion makes the entire institution stronger, more resilient, and more adaptable for current situations and for the future. People of Color, trans and gender nonconforming/nonbinary people, people from poor and working-class childhood backgrounds, people with disabilities, parents or people with dependents, and women are encouraged to apply.

Find out more about our mission statement and course catalog at the following link: https://catalog.creighton.edu/graduate/graduate-programs-courses/interdisciplinary/#text