Residential Adjunct Faculty for Biomedical Sciences - Anatomy

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. ‎

The Biology and Chemistry Department within the School of Health Sciences at Liberty University invites applications for an adjunct position in Biology starting January 13, 2025.

The most competitive applicants will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and possess a strong Biblical worldview. Adjuncts need to passionately support the LU mission to equip future champions for Christ with an education in fidelity to the Christian faith expressed through Holy Scriptures. Additionally, adjuncts must maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with the Department Chair, other faculty, and students, at all times. Adjunct faculty will also be expected to take advantage of teaching moments and opportunities using weekly announcements and emails.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Teach residential undergraduate courses for the Biology Department, within the biomedical sciences curriculum, as assigned.
• Teach material from approved curriculum in accordance with assigned schedule to ensure student satisfaction.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively and collegially as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
• Provide regular and timely feedback to students in the form of assessments, grading, email, and other requested formats.
• Advises students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors.
• Maintains and reports student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies.
• Participates in school retention initiatives by maintaining productive contact with students and offering support, as appropriate.
• The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate level courses in
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follow the guidelines, policies, and procedures as outlined in the Faculty Handbook

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS in Biomedical Sciences related field.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work collegially.
• Candidates must be committed to the evangelical standards and mission of Liberty University.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences related field with expertise in microbiology or human physiology (Including MD, DO).
• Advanced training beyond the PhD, e.g., Postdoc, industry, etc.
• Experience in teaching a range of introductory and upper-level biomedical science lectures and labs.
• Ability to supervise and mentor undergraduate/graduate student research.

Target Hire Date

2025-01-13

Time Type

Part time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

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