Forensic Psychology Dissertation Chair/Committee Member Faculty

About the role

Walden University seeks adjunct faculty to serve as dissertation chairs or committee members for its Forensic Psychology PhD program. The role is primarily remote and involves guiding doctoral candidates through their research and dissertation process.

Key responsibilities

• Chair or serve as a second member on doctoral dissertation committees, providing methodological and content expertise.
• Provide timely feedback, grade submissions, and maintain regular communication with students via the Canvas platform.
• Participate in required mentor training and adhere to Walden University policies and academic integrity standards.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology or a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 1,000 hours of direct forensic psychology experience over five years or a 2,000‑hour post‑doctoral fellowship.
• Experience serving on doctoral committees, preferably as a chair.
• Evidence of scholarly activity within the past five years.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using Canvas LMS and Turnitin for academic integrity checks.
• Strong background in quantitative research methodology and APA 7th edition formatting.