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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for dissertation chair in Ohio is $20.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.53 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main responsibilities and day-to-day tasks of a dissertation chair?

As a Dissertation Chair, your primary responsibilities include mentoring doctoral candidates, providing feedback on research proposals, ensuring methodological rigor, and overseeing the dissertation process to meet institutional standards. You will regularly review drafts, convene meetings with students and committee members, and help navigate challenges related to research design or data analysis. Collaboration with other faculty and administrative staff is common, particularly when addressing IRB requirements or curriculum guidelines. This role demands a combination of academic expertise and supportive leadership to foster student growth and successful dissertation completion.

What is a dissertation chair?

A Dissertation Chair is a faculty member who mentors and guides graduate students throughout the dissertation process. They provide feedback on research design, methodology, and writing while ensuring the dissertation meets academic standards. The Chair also facilitates communication between the student and the dissertation committee, helping to resolve any challenges. Their goal is to support the student in successfully completing and defending their dissertation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the dissertation chair position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dissertation Chair, you need a robust academic background, experience in research methodology, and a history of successful dissertation supervision, typically with a terminal degree in your field. Familiarity with institutional learning management systems, citation management tools, and IRB protocols is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and effective mentorship abilities help you guide doctoral candidates through challenging research processes. These competencies are crucial for supporting student success, maintaining academic standards, and ensuring timely completion of doctoral projects.

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Infographic showing various Dissertation Chair job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,637 per year, or $20 per hour.

Lecturer, Educational Administration (Term)

Youngstown State University, OH

Youngstown, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Location : Youngstown, Ohio
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 202600110
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Teacher Education
Opening Date: 04/08/2026
Bargaining Unit Status: Ohio Education Association (OEA)
Salary Grade: LECT
Summary of Position
This position oversees YSU's online graduate programs that prepare licensed K-12 school principals and superintendents. Specific responsibilities include instruction, advising, collection and monitoring of assessment data, monitoring of internship site placements, administration of comprehensive exams, verification of degree completion and eligibility for licensure, and coordination with the department chair and administrative specialist in all other matters related to the successful functioning of the two programs. Depending on qualifications, the person appointed to this position may also teach in the educational doctoral program, advise doctoral candidates, and sit on dissertation committees. Specific assignments may vary by semester based on program needs as determined by the department chair.
Position Information
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days. Possibility for online course assignments.
Primary Location: Youngstown, Ohio.
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None
Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications: An earned doctoral degree in educational leadership or administration or related field. Minimum three years of successful experience in K-12 school leadership at either building or district level.
Preferred Qualifications: Ohio principal and/or superintendent license. Successful teaching experience in higher education. Successful online teaching experience. Demonstrated record of success in teaching doctoral students and supporting dissertation work.
Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.
Sedentary: work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria are met.
Supplemental Information
Position expected to begin August 2026 (fall semester).
Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.
At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
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Do you have an earned doctoral degree in educational leadership or administration or related field?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Do you have a minimum of three years of successful experience in K-12 school leadership at either building or district level?
  • Yes
  • No

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What is the highest level of education that you have attained?
  • Did not complete high school.
  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctoral degree
  • Post doctoral degree
  • Juris doctor degree

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Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Required Question