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Reading/Literacy Specialist Adjunct Professor

Employer
Liberty University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 3, 2020
Posting Details

Posting Number

A00343P

Classification Title

Position Type

Adjunct Faculty

Disclaimer

Liberty University’s hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. Liberty University is in that category.

Position Title

Reading/Literacy Specialist Adjunct Professor

Does this position require driving?

No

Contact

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Contact Email

Job Summary/Basic Function

Adjunct Faculty Member will be responsible for teaching courses as assigned. Faculty will take advantage of teaching moments and opportunities through the use of weekly announcements and emails. The professor will also carry out various administrative tasks as dictated to them by their
Instructional Mentor, the Faculty Support Coordinator, the Online Chair, or the Associate Dean. These administrative tasks will include items such as roster verification, reporting items, and timely submission of final grades.

- Teach material from approved curriculum in accordance with assigned schedule to ensure student satisfaction.
- Assists students in achieving completion of objectives and learning outcomes.
- Provides regular and timely feedback to students.
- Participates in school retention initiatives by maintaining productive contact with students and by getting in touch with and offering assistance to absent students.
- Advises students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors.
- Motivates students to actively participate in all aspect of the educational process.
- Maintains and reports student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies.
- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must have a PHD or EDD Reading/Literacy, or a related such-as, but not limited to, PHD or EDD in Elementary Education or Curriculum & Instruction with a Reading endorsement on state educator’s license.

Full doctrinal compatibility with Liberty University.
- Degree must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education.
- Superior interpersonal, customer service, presentation, and communication skills required.
- Creative, innovative, and problem solving skills required.
- Proven organizational skills and ability to complete assignments timely and accurately with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Blackboard, and the Internet.
- Able to obtain and maintain licenses if applicable as required by state or accrediting commissions.
- Demonstrated strengths in teaching at the college level is essential.
- Applications for consideration will only be accepted via Liberty University’s online automated application process.

Preferred Qualifications

A PHD or EDD in Reading/ Literacy

Work Hours

Varies

Posting Date

12/03/2020

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please note that while unofficial transcripts are required during this stage of the application process, official transcripts for all conferred degrees (excluding Associate’s degrees) will be required should the department select you for an interview.

In the references section of the application, please submit the names of two professional references and one pastoral reference. Your pastoral reference must be from your current church pastor, or someone within a leadership position within your current church. The pastoral reference cannot be an immediate or extended family member.

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact the Faculty Hiring Office at FacultyHiring@liberty.edu.

Quicklink

https://jobs.liberty.edu/postings/30563
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Teaching Philosophy
  3. Unofficial Transcript 1
  4. Unofficial Transcript 2
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Transcripts
  4. Letter of Recommendation
  5. Pastoral Reference Letter
  6. Unofficial Transcript 3
  7. Other Document
  8. Academic/Professional Reference Letter 1
  9. Academic/Professional Reference Letter 2
  10. Professional License(s)
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