Doctoral Committee Chair – Psychology (Clinical or Counseling) - California
Southern University (AIU System)
Overview
California Southern University, part of the AIU System, is seeking a Doctoral
Committee Chair in Psychology to mentor doctoral learners and guide them through
successful project completion. This role is ideal for an experienced academic
who is passionate about research, mentorship, and student success in an online
learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead doctoral committees and guide learners through topic selection, proposal
development, oral defense, and final manuscript completion
Provide in-depth, actionable feedback on:
Research methodologies
Literature reviews
Data collection and analysis
Dissertation writing and formatting
IRB applications and compliance
Monitor learner progress to ensure milestone achievement and project
completion
Proactively engage learners to maintain momentum and accountability
Collaborate with faculty and academic advisors to address student concerns
and performance issues
Ensure adherence to university policies, academic standards, and ethical
research protocols
Oversee IRB compliance and responsible data collection practices
Required Education and Experience
Terminal degree in Psychology from an institutionally or regionally
accredited institution
Preferred Education and Experience
Terminal degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Previous experience serving as a doctoral committee member or chair
Experience teaching or mentoring online and/or adult learners
Demonstrated scholarly contributions within the last 10 years, including:
Peer-reviewed publications
Conference presentations
Program evaluation reports or related research work
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative,
professional relationships
Proficiency working in virtual academic environments
Ability to support diverse student populations
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and learning new technologies quickly
Expertise or familiarity with:
Quantitative analysis tools (R, SPSS, PSPP, JASP, GPower, etc.)
Data visualization tools (GlueViz, Orange, etc.)
Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods
Willingness to participate in training and faculty development
Why This Role Stands Out
Per-student per 8-week course compensation: $170–$180
Potential per student compensation for entire doctoral sequence: $1530 -
$1620
Opportunity to serve on multiple committees simultaneously
Fully remote, flexible academic role
Direct impact on doctoral student success and completion
Student load may vary based on academic leadership guidelines. Faculty may
onboard up to five new learners per month until reaching capacity (approximately
20 total students after four months).
Work Environment
100% Remote
Flexible schedule aligned to student needs and deadlines
Collaborative, mission-driven academic community