Doctoral Committee Member – Conditional Appointment (EdD/Leaders na University of Sioux Falls

This posting is intended only for individuals who have been contacted by the University of Sioux Falls Doctoral Program in Leadership and conditionally invited to serve on a doctoral committee (as a Chair, Practitioner, or Second Reader), contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, credential verification, and other onboarding documentation.

The University of Sioux Falls is pleased to extend conditional doctoral committee appointments to qualified individuals who have been invited (by USF) to support EdD candidates through the dissertation process.

Important Note: This posting is not open to unsolicited applications. If you have not been directly invited by the USF Doctoral Program to serve on a committee, please do not submit materials to this posting.

General Position Summary

Doctoral committee members provide guidance, support, and scholarly expertise to EdD students as they design and complete their doctoral dissertations in practice. Committee members may serve in one of several roles—Chair, Practitioner, or Second Reader—depending on their experience and the program's needs. These appointments are made on a per-student basis and are typically renewed as projects progress through proposal, research, and final defense phases.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field (required for 2 of the three roles)
• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience (required for Practitioner role)
• Demonstrated expertise in leadership, education, research, or a related discipline
• Commitment to mentoring doctoral candidates and upholding academic and ethical standards
• Alignment with the mission of the University of Sioux Falls and the integration of faith and learning within a Christian liberal arts environment

Next Steps for Your Conditional Committee Appointment

If a USF representative has asked you to complete this step, please watch your email for instructions and requests from USF HR/Payroll – [email protected].

1. Background Check
    You will receive an email from our third-party vendor (on behalf of USF HR/Payroll) with a link to complete your background check.
    The background check must be completed and approved before your appointment is finalized.
2. Submit Required Documents
    To expedite processing, please upload the following items as soon as possible (you may submit them while your background check is in progress):
   • Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé
   • Please download the W9, fill it out, and upload it. 
   • Please reach out to your latest University and have them send your latest transcripts to [email protected]. Or they can be mailed to USF Human Resources – Payroll,  1101 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
3. Final Onboarding
   Once your background check, credential verification, and other employment documentation are complete and approved, you will receive additional onboarding materials from [email protected] via DocuSign, if required.

The University of Sioux Falls is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.