Doctoral Methodologist

Welcome to West Liberty University  

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University, established in 1837, was the first institution of higher education in West Virginia. We are a dynamic, inclusive, student-centered community that cultivates scholarly exploration, experiential learning, creative expression, and global citizenship.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for a half-time Doctoral Methodologist to serve on the newly launched Doctor of Education Program to serve on dissertation committees and advise on Methodology throughout the student's doctoral program. This position will report to the Chair of Graduate Teaching and Learning. Initial student load will be 8 students, with an anticipated max load of 30-40 students once all cohorts are running/filled at the end of year three.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Serve as the College of Education and Human Performance methodologist on doctoral committees.
• Provide feedback, both written and verbal, on required sections and chapters of the dissertation.
• Attend committee Zoom meetings as requested.
• Attend the two-day Summer Seminars (in-person strongly preferred), Zoom might be possible with permission from the Chair/Dean Respond to Chair and Student questions within 48 hours
• Attend Dissertation Defenses Assess the academic quality of the dissertation through both methodology alignment (Purpose statement, problem statement, research questions, methodology, design, sample, data analysis, results, etc.) as well as APA.
• Complete required faculty trainings.
• If requested, instruct one to two online doctoral courses per semester (Fall, Spring, Summer). These courses would revolve around Methodology and/or Data analysis and are already built.
• Provides thorough and constructive feedback about the following:
  • Data collection and analysis.
  • Presentation of the data and the conclusions drawn from the analyses.
• Attend required departmental trainings.
• Other tasks as assignment by the Department Chair and/or Dean.
  

Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Doctoral degree in the field of Education, or related field from an accredited university
• Strong research methodology background in quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed methods.
• Experience serving on doctoral dissertation committees is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team building skills.
• Experience with distance learning is preferred.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Dedication to supporting the educational and growth requirements of students pursuing their degrees through distance learning; preference for supervising graduate-level student research.

Why you should apply:  

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays.  Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: 

For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.  

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.  

West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at 

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment. 

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.