Faculty members with the School of Advanced Studies possess strong backgrounds of academic achievement and professional experience in their fields. Importantly, they share their unique perspectives with doctoral learners throughout their programs.
Doctoral faculty members are selected by a thorough search process that establishes their record in research and dissertation mentoring, work experience and practical success in their teaching field. Following initial selection, prospective faculty members engage in training, mentoring and evaluation phases before final approval.
Doctoral Faculty Members
About Our Faculty
Application
- A minimum of five years of work experience in their teaching field
- Current, full-time employment in the teaching field
- An initial two-week training program focuses on the online learning format and skills for facilitating discussion-oriented classes.
- An additional two-week program focuses specifically on the expectations for scholarship and leadership in the School of Advanced Studies.
- Certification training is provided for dissertation mentors.
- Upon successful completion and final approval, candidates may be invited to join the doctoral faculty body.
- During their first doctoral course, new faculty members are mentored by a seasoned faculty member.
- Faculty members are evaluated on specific performance criteria and receive feedback from doctoral learners and other school faculty and staff members.
- Professional development, through attendance at workshops, participation in professional conferences and the publication of research, is strongly encouraged.
