Part-Time Doctoral Research Methodologist - ** Weekend and Weekday Evenings **

Company Description

Walden University is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE). More than 50 years ago, Walden University was founded to support adult learners in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and communities. Students from across the U.S. and more than 115 countries are pursuing a certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree online at Walden. The university offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, hlcommission.org. For more information, please visit WaldenU.edu and WaldenFacts.com.

Job Description

Methodology Advising and Support

The primary role will be providing methodology advice and one-on-one guidance to students in qualitative and quantitative methodology. This will be done primarily through Zoom calls. Specific feedback provided to students may be related to, for example:

• Proposed research design including appropriateness for addressing the problem statement and research questions or for testing stated hypotheses
• Selection of specific methodology
• Review of data collection and data analysis
• Selection of a sample of appropriate characteristics and size
• Provide support to doctoral committee members when needed to further support student progress
• May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Availability

The faculty member will be expected to be available to provide advising to students during weekends as well as some weekday evenings.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an accredited university with a focus on Research, Statistics, Analytics, or a related field  • Strong research methodology background in quantitative, qualitative and/or mixed methods • Experience serving on doctoral dissertation committees is required • Experience with distance learning preferred • Excellent communication, team, and human relation skills • Commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students earning their degrees in a distance learning environment; supervising/supporting student research at the graduate level  • Extensive knowledge and experience with SPSS is required  • Knowledge and experience with R is strongly preferred  • Knowledge of G*power or other power analysis software is required • Knowledge and experience with NVivo and/or other qualitative software packages is required • Experience with MS Office Suite is required

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $68637.22 and $124230.14. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match

Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy

12 Paid Holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/us/en/benefits.

You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.