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Posting Title: Dissertation Staff: EdD Educational Leadership - Dissertation Chairs and Committee Members

Position Overview: Dissertation Staff are needed to serve as Dissertation Chairs and Committee Members for Ed.D. Educational Leadership students. Content areas include, but are not limited to: Educational leadership in formal schooling, non-formal education, and organizational settings, K-12 leadership, K-12 content specializations foci such as special education, music, athletics, and core curriculum areas, higher education, organizational leadership, change management, policy, action research within educational and organizational leadership, and additional areas related to educational leadership.

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 appropriate opening becomes available. Specific training will be provided upon hire. This is a 2 to 3-year commitment with stipends totaling $2,000 for Chairs and $1,000 for each Committee Member.



Essential Duties:
Dissertation Staff responsibilities include

• Chairs and Committee Members: Mentor students to meet student learning outcomes for their dissertation, assess student performance, and prepare students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession.
• Chairs and Committee Members: Guide students in developing quality dissertation topics, research questions, research designs, proposal development, IRB processes, analysis, writing of findings and the final defense
• Chairs and Committee Members: Provide written and oral feedback to students through the dissertation process.
• Chairs and Committee Members: Maintain up-to-date CITI training and adhere to CSP ethical standards and policies
• Chairs: Lead the committee in supporting the learner through the dissertation milestones
• Chairs: Provide constructive and substantial feedback in the development of their dissertation proposal, through data collection and analysis, and in completing the final dissertation manuscript.
• Chairs: Supervise the submission of IRB protocols and the completion of data collection.

Effective Dissertation Chairs and Committee Members may have the opportunity to move into teaching online courses.

Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree required
• Demonstrated expert knowledge within one's discipline
• Experience with online delivery of education and communication
• Must be organized, able to meet deadlines, and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Passion for mentoring and supporting future industry leaders

Supplemental Information:

It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.


The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.


The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.


Promise to Students – Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.


Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.

CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at

Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions

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