Adjunct Faculty, Dissertation Chair – Sport and Performance Psychology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee doctoral (EdD) candidates in the development and execution of a significant individual research project.

• Collaborate closely with candidates to foster topic development and design suitable methodologies.

• Obtain approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

• Gather and analyze research data.

• Present the final work to both the university and a chosen professional outlet for publication.

• Lead a Dissertation Committee consisting of 4-5 members.

• Ensure that committee members provide timely reviews and feedback on candidate progress.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, PsyD) in sport and performance psychology, clinical mental health counseling, sport science, health science, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in completed research.

• Active membership and involvement in relevant state, regional, and national professional organizations related to SPP.

• Proven track record of publication, presentation, and ongoing education in sport and performance psychology and/or clinical counseling.

• Competence in using data analysis software (qualitative and/or quantitative).

• Ability to manage personal schedules independently.

• Skilled in document/report creation that complies with institutional editorial standards.

• Intermediate to advanced computer skills necessary (MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Professional).

• Familiarity with video conferencing systems.

• Basic understanding and experience with Canvas (or a similar) learning management system.

• Strong professional interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication.

• Efficient management of faculty and students within professional degree programs.

• Proven dedication to collegiality and shared governance.

• Excellent organizational abilities and capacity to prioritize and manage resources to achieve desired teaching outcomes.

• Capability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

• Ability to exercise professional judgment and take responsibility in clinical decision-making.

• Quick adaptability to changing environments and new systems and processes.

• Willingness and ability to follow directives from the director, dean, and administrators in accordance with university policies.

• Understanding of FERPA regulations regarding student privacy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time-off.

• Medical and dental insurance coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement plan with employer contributions.

• Multiple flexible spending accounts.

• Tuition reimbursement.