Governors State University

Temporary Adjunct Faculty/Technical Support Specialist, Interdisciplinary Leadership Program AY26-27

Location
University Park, IL
Pay
$3,500 – $5,000 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 14, 2026

About this position

Location: Governors State University, IL Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Number: ADJ20260008 Division: Education and Leadership Department: Education and Leadership FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit 0 Description Position Overview Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term. Salary Range for Non-Instructional Adjuncts in this academic area is $3,500.00 - $5,000.00 per course/assignment. The Division of Education and Leadership in the College of Education and Human Development at Governors State University is seeking a dedicated Technical Support Specialist to serve as a Non-Instructional Adjunct Faculty Member in the Interdisciplinary Leadership (INLD) Program. This specialized position focuses exclusively on providing comprehensive dissertation development support to doctoral students throughout their research journey. Essential Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Dissertation Support ServicesGuide doctoral students through the complete dissertation proposal development process Regularly communicate deadlines and serve as the liaison for document approval processes, hearing and defense meetings logistics, recordings, and announcements, and coordinate hooding/commencement participation and program information Assist students and faculty with the committee chairperson selection process Provide technical expertise and support throughout the IRB (Institutional Review Board) application process Assist students with formatting, organization, and submission of final dissertation documents Ensure compliance with university dissertation standards and requirements Resource Development and ManagementDevelop and maintain standardized templates and resources for dissertation components Create comprehensive guides and documentation for dissertation processes Update and refine support materials based on evolving academic standards Maintain current knowledge of dissertation formatting requirements and submission procedures Educational ProgrammingConduct regular workshops on research methodology and academic writing Facilitate group sessions on dissertation development best practices Provide individual consultations and technical guidance to doctoral students Coordinate with faculty to ensure alignment with program objectives Administrative and Technical SupportCollaborate with INLD Program Coordinator on program improvement initiatives Maintain detailed records of student interactions and progress Participate in program meetings and planning sessions as required Stay current with institutional policies and procedures related to doctoral education Required and Preferred Qualifications Required QualificationsEducation: Doctoral degree (Ph. D., Ed. D., or equivalent) from an accredited institution Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in doctoral education, dissertation supervision, or academic support services Technical Skills:Proficiency in academic writing and research methodology Experience with IRB processes and regulatory compliance Advanced knowledge of dissertation formatting standards (APA 7th Ed.) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and academic software platforms Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience as dissertation committee member or supervisor Background in interdisciplinary research methodologies Experience developing educational resources and conducting workshops Familiarity with online learning platforms and virtual support delivery Knowledge of statistical software and data analysis tools Supplemental Information Interested candidates should submit the following to the application:Letter of application addressing qualifications and experience Current curriculum vitae Three professional references with contact information

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$5,000
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$1,326/ course, n=259

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