Adjunct Research Faculty Member - Department of Research
Saybrook University

Job Description:

Saybrook University is seeking Adjunct Research Faculty Members to join its Department of Research to teach courses and oversee student research.

Saybrook University is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and is recruiting passionate educators to support the university's mission. Saybrook University seeks candidates with strong experience conducting and teaching research.

Under the direction of the Chair of the Department of Research, the Adjunct Research Faculty Member is responsible for providing excellent research instruction, mentoring graduate students, and serving on dissertation committees. Ideal candidates understand diverse student learners and understand the unique humanistic style of instruction at Saybrook University. In addition, ideal candidates have experience in research instruction and are active researchers.

Under the direction of the Chair of the Department of Research, the Adjunct Research Faculty Member is responsible for the following:

• Teaching 1-2 graduate research courses per year and/or serving on dissertation or thesis committees as a research methodologist.

• Participating in curriculum development as needed.

• Advising graduate students.

• Managing the class syllabus to ensure instruction of identified course learning outcomes.

• Planning and creating lectures, learning materials and exercises, online discussions, and assignments.

• Grading of coursework.

• Providing constructive feedback, guidance, and oversight of student research.

• Exhibiting flexibility in teaching students from diverse backgrounds.

• Demonstrating strong computer and Learning Management Systems competency (Canvas preferred).

• Engaging in collaborative activities with professional staff, faculty, and students across the University.

In addition, overseeing student research in several of the following areas:

Foundational

• Foundational Qualitative Research

• Foundational Quantitative Research

• Introductory Research Courses

• Library and Information Competency

• Research Statistics

Advanced

• Action Research

• Autoethnographic Research

• Biomedical Research Models and Statistics

• Case Study (Qualitative and Quantitative)

• Descriptive Phenomenology

• Quasi-experimental Research

• Grounded Theory (Classic, Straussian, Constructivist)

• Heuristic Inquiry Research

• Hermeneutic Phenomenology Research

• Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA)

• Narrative Inquiry Research

• Mixed Methods Research

• Scholarly Writing and Prospectus Development

Position Requirements:

• A doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning is required, ideally in research, psychology, or integrative medicine. However, strong candidates from other fields will be considered.

• Minimum of 5 years experience developing and teaching graduate-level research courses at the foundational and advanced levels and mentoring students on dissertations.

• Knowledge and experience of online higher education and research/IRB administration best practices.

• Experience with Office 365, Learning Management Systems (Canvas experience preferred), and other software for research, and online teaching; and

• Clear communication and superior collaboration skills.

Position Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to the goals and vision of Saybrook University.

• Committed to program and University growth.

• Committed to teaching, practice, and research (experience with online instruction is desirable).

• Able to offer online instruction regarding topics and skills within his/her areas of expertise.

• Active researcher with research publications.

• Experience teaching graduate-level research courses.

• The ability to teach with real-world experience.

• Technologically skilled in communication, presentation, and online learning systems; and

• Passionate about academic fields and educational instruction.

Applications should include:

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Research History

• Statement of Teaching History

About Saybrook University:

Saybrook University was founded over 40 years ago by some of the greatest minds of the 20th century and continues to inspire a new generation of innovators. A non-profit regionally accredited university known for its commitment to humanistic studies and rigorous research, Saybrook University's academic model puts the student at the center of everything we do to provide a unique, transformational, learning experience. Saybrook offers advanced degrees in organizational systems, psychology, mind-body medicine, and counseling, all in flexible learning formats to help students continue to be active contributors to the fields they work in while they advance their education. Saybrook University is proud to be a diverse, inclusive community of creative, compassionate innovators dedicated to pursing new ways of thinking and doing for our professions, organizations, and communities.

For more information, visit www.saybrook.edu.

Compensation & BenefitsThree credit courses are budgeted at $2,000-4,000 per course, dependent upon student enrollment. Two credit courses are budgeted at $1,334-2,668 per course, dependent upon student enrollment. Under-enrolled courses may fall below these ranges. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.https://www.saybrook.edu/about/careers/Saybrook University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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