Liberty University ยท 3 months ago
Director of Doctoral Research & Practicums for School of Health Sciences
Lynchburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveLiberty University is seeking a highly organized and experienced individual for the role of Director of Doctoral Research & Practicums for the School of Health Sciences. The Director will oversee doctoral practicum experiences, match dissertation faculty with doctoral students, assist in policy development, and ensure excellence in educational experiences for students in the doctoral programs.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to track Practicum hours and placements for those in the DHSc and other relevant programs
Develop, implement, and employ policies, procedures, and guidelines for Doctoral Practicum placements, ensuring compliance with relevant accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and University practices
Create and maintain consistent evaluation processes, through data collection, analysis, and feedback of practicum experiences and placements to improve effectiveness of doctoral practicum programs
Assist with development of regular evaluation and updates of the Doctoral Handbook in concert with the Associate Dean and Administrative Chair as policies and procedures change
Maintain database of all dissertation/practicum students, committee members, practicum locations, preceptors, research, or dissertation topic
Address questions outside of Doctoral Program Support Coordinator and other staffโs purview
Maintain schedule for all dissertation and research defenses
Place committee members into practicum and applied doctoral project courses
Engage in interviews for dissertation and research only faculty
Point of contact for all dissertation and research only faculty
Oversight of doctoral program gates
Provide leadership and guidance to a team of adjunct dissertation readers regarding the policies for faculty engagement in doctoral mentorship
Foster a supportive environment for doctoral faculty engaging in the mentorship of students
Collaborate with faculty to identify practicum placements while ensuring consistency and quality in supervision practices and reporting
Teaching responsibilities, as needed
Assist doctoral students in pairing process for dissertation mentors and readers
Develop and deliver workshops and resources to enhance the professional and personal development of doctoral students and dissertation faculty members
Coordinate all practicum and clinical paperwork
Register students in practicum and applied doctoral project courses
Assist with IRB paperwork, when necessary
Cultivate and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including practicum site supervisors, organizations, and professional associations, to facilitate practicum placements and strengthen program partnerships
Seek opportunities for collaboration and innovation, such as joint research projects, experiential learning initiatives, or community engagement activities that enrich the doctoral practicum experience
Regularly review grant opportunities for doctoral students in Health Sciences
Collaborate with department leadership to organize data and provide reporting summations on accreditation compliance as required
Track program progress and participate in program assessments by providing documentation and evidence of program quality and continuous improvement efforts
Supervise and evaluate the Doctoral Programs Support Coordinator position
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a relevant Health Science field
Pursuit of a doctoral degree in a relevant Health Science field from an accredited institution
Experience in higher education administration, program development, accreditation, leadership, or a related field
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of doctoral education, including practicum experiences, systems analysis, and best practices for graduate-level program development
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead a team, foster collaboration, and drive programmatic initiatives
Knowledge of accreditation processes and standards for doctoral programs is highly desirable
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines related to doctoral practicum experiences in relevant professional fields is preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, facilitate dialogue, and resolve conflicts
Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, articulate information
Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
Strong organizational skills
Excellent computer and scheduling skills
Willingness to strict adherence to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner
Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission
Commitment to fostering a Christian worldview in the training of health sciences professionals
Commitment to the University doctoral statement and young-Earth Creationism
Some travel locally required
Preferred
Doctoral degree in hand is welcomed, but not required, as this is not a faculty position
Company
Liberty University
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been ๐๐ณ๐ข๐ช๐ฏ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ฉ๐ณ๐ช๐ด๐ต ๐ด๐ช๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ 1971.
Founded in 1971Lynchburg, VA, US
5001-10000 employees
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