Adjunct - Education (LDFM)

At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice,

Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.

Adjunct Faculty – Various Disciplines

• Location: Arlington, Virginia
• Position Type: Part-Time (Adjunct/Contract)
• Reports To: Department Faculty

At Marymount University , we believe education transforms lives. Located in the heart of Arlington, Virginia—just minutes from Washington, D.C.—Marymount is a vibrant, mission-driven Catholic university committed to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement.

We seek passionate professionals who are dedicated to student success, collaboration, and inclusive excellence. Whether in faculty, staff, or administrative roles, our employees play a vital role in shaping the future of our students and strengthening our dynamic campus community.

If you are inspired by purpose-driven work and want to make a meaningful impact o n the lives of our students, we invite you to apply for an adjunct role today!

The Lead Doctoral Faculty Mentor (LDFM) supports doctoral students/candidates as they complete their Dissertation in Practice (DiP) for the EdD program. The LDFM assumes responsibility for providing the doctoral student with constructive feedback on performance related to DiP content and process in a scaffolded manner over the course of five semesters. Reporting to the EdD Program Director and the LDFM Leadership Team, the LDFM ensures that the doctoral student/candidate designs a feasible study and executes a quality applied

research dissertation.

The LDFM is responsible for mentoring the student over 5-6 semesters beginning in the second year of the student’s program. The LDFM will work with doctoral students/candidates in semesters 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of their program, with most journeys culminating in semester 8 with their DiP presentations. This is a year-round program with continuous support. The LDFM will also be responsible for submitting administrative forms and paperwork in a timely manner to document student progress, guiding the student through chapter design and development, and work collaboratively with teaching faculty in each semester.

LDFMs are responsible for attending live virtual training sessions semesterly and reviewing the mentoring and coaching modules on Marymount’s LMS, Canvas, asynchronously. While this is a stipend position culminating in $2000 distributed over the course of mentorship, this truly is an act of service,

giving back and being part of an academic community.

By joining the LDFM program, one is not only working with an assigned mentee, but also joining a community of scholars committed to engaging in continuous professional development opportunities to enhance technical, managerial, emotional (Roberts et al., 2019), and cognitive components of mentoring doctoral students while contributing to published research. By applying and pursuing the additional interview steps, it adds your name to a pool that is reviewed each time there is a cohort match. As we highly personalize the matching experience, we look for a breadth of candidates that may meet the individual student's needs present in our organization on a variety of factors.

We look for LDFM Candidates who:

● Have completed a 5-Chapter Dissertation

● Are active researchers and practitioners in a specific field of study

● Are dedicated to building upon and expanding mentorship practices

● Are pursuing this opportunity to give back to the academic community

Primary Responsibilities

Attend live training sessions

Review semester modules and action items in the LDFM Canvas LMS course

Coach the doctoral student in identifying an appropriate problem of practice to study

Guide the student in conducting a relevant and comprehensive literature review

Advise the student as they identify and develop an appropriate research design and methodology

Provide support to the student in the writing and submission of their IRB application

Meet (virtually/in-person) with the student with increasing scalability each semester to establish and follow a dissertation timeline and provide support, feedback, and guidance on respective sections to promote progress

Provide constructive feedback on submitted documents from doctoral student/candidates in a timely manner

Recommend resources to support doctoral candidates with writing, research, and analysis, as needed

Communicate and liaise with Education faculty and additional committee member(s) on progress and to assist in scheduling the dissertation presentation

Submit required administrative forms each semester to formally document student progression in the program

Required Qualifications

Earned doctorate in related field

Published or have experience working with students who have published the 5-chapter dissertation model

Established publication and presentation record

Research and academic writing skills

Strong familiarity with APAStrong data analysis skills (qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods)

Excellent communication, planning, editing, and organization skillsEffective mentorship and coaching skills, including the ability to provide constructive feedback

Attention to detail and ability to meet administrative deadlines

Why Teach at Marymount?

Mission-driven institution committed to personal attention and student engagement

Small class sizes that support meaningful interaction

Access to academic resources and faculty support

Opportunity to teach in a region rich with professional, governmental, and nonprofit organizations

Flexible scheduling for working professionals

Some adjunct positions may be fully remote and asynchronous

Application Process

To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member, please upload the following required materials:

Resume or curriculum vitae

Letter of application/cover letter

Teaching philosophy (2 pages max). Please detail your interest and prior experience with teaching diverse adult learners. Describe three values that guide your teaching practices, focusing on engagement with diverse students and how you will foster an inclusive classroom environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement. Include examples from past experiences teaching and/or mentoring students

Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts

A list of three professional references and their contact information

Links to 2 representative audio and/or video recordings. Digital media, such as streaming video, is preferred

Important Note: Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the "Resume/Cover letter" section of the application. A maximum of 5 files can be uploaded, so you will need to combine some documents or combine them all into one pdf file. Due to volume of applications received, only applications that include all required materials outlined above will be considered.

Compensation /Benefits

LDFM Adjuncts receive remuneration based on the number of students mentored , and may range from $ 600 - 1,800 per semester . They may make their own contribution to a 403b retirement pla