Liberty University
Administrative Chair for Doctoral Programs and Research - Helms School of Government
Lynchburg, VA, USA · Exec · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago
ResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
- Problem Solving - Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
- It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement departmental processes and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant policies related to doctoral programs.
- Serve as a member of the department's leadership team and work collaboratively with the other administrators to maintain the efficient functioning of the department.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure the efficient functioning of the department and to support the students at the university.
- Supervise the Helms School of Government doctoral support team.
- Encourage a commitment to the Christian life, one of personal integrity, sensitivity to the needs of others, social responsibility, and active communication of the Christian faith, and, as it is lived out, a life that leads people to Jesus Christ as the Lord of the universe and their own personal Savior.
- Support and foster Liberty University's doctrinal beliefs.
Requirements
- Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a field closely related to the doctoral programs offered by the Helms School of Government (required)
- Evidence of extensive academic research and publication (required)
- Evidence of extensive contributions to academic research, including successful service as a research mentor, dissertation committee member, and/or peer reviewer for refereed journals (required)
- Evidence of extensive knowledge of research design and methods, extensive and successful teaching of research design and methods, and effective student mentorship (required)
- Evidence of effective university-level administration and faculty oversight (required)
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
- Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
- Other duties may be required, as determined by University and/or College/School leadership.
Nice to have
- Experience with curricular development and planning (preferred)
Skills
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
Compensation
- Assist with planning annual budget for relevant area of oversight.
Company info
- Support and foster the spiritual development of faculty, staff, and students, ensuring that Christian values remain the focus of our mission and purpose at Liberty University.
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