Residential Adjunct - American Sign Language

Adjuncts are essential to Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that ‎‎‎‎‎‎an adjunct member models a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University, engage ‎‎‎‎‎‎in an active commitment to, and experience of, personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed ‎‎‎‎‎‎Christian worldview. Adjuncts should view their teaching, engagement with students, and scholarship as a ‎‎‎‎means to a significant educational ‎‎end. They should strive to employ a variety of techniques for the ‎‎‎‎development of good learning ‎‎conditions, view each student as a unique individual, and insofar as it is ‎‎‎‎possible, provide for individual ‎‎differences, abilities, and interests. ‎

Teach residential courses in American Sign Language and Interpreting in the Department of Modern Languages. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching. The position requires a love of teaching, the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats, knowledge of pedagogical best practices, the ability to use current teaching technology (LMS, e-textbooks, etc.), and a commitment to the evangelical standards and mission of Liberty University.

. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach courses in the Modern Languages Department. Reports to Modern Languages Dept. Chair. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Strong organizational skills Advanced computer skills. Record attendance and grades in Canvas. Classroom management and allocation of teaching resources. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Non-supervisory role.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications: MA/MS in American Sign Language, or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline, ASLI certification, or experience in the field.

Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree in American Sign Language or a related field; certification and experience; credentials to teach Linguistics.

All degrees must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants must demonstrate a personal faith commitment to the university’s evangelical Christian purpose. Full adherence to the evangelical mission and doctrine of Liberty University. Proven organizational skills and ability to complete assignments timely and accurately with minimal supervision. Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills. Ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer and scheduling skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Target Hire Date

2025-01-02

Time Type

Part time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

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