Adjunct Professor Online, Graduate, English & Creative Writing
- Employer
- Liberty University
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 12, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Other Arts, Communications, Speech & Rhetoric, Humanities, English & Literature, English as a Second Language, Other Humanities
- Employment Level
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Posting Details
Posting Summary
Posting Number
A00500P
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
Adjunct Professor Online, Graduate, English & Creative Writing
Does this position require driving?
No
Contact
Chris Sneeringer
Contact Phone Ext
Contact Email
cmsneeringer@liberty.edu
Job Summary/Basic Function
• Part-time, non-benefited, online adjunct position with Liberty University Online in the College of Arts & Sciences
• Teaching of material from the approved curriculum in accordance with an assigned schedule to ensure student satisfaction
• Assist students in achieving completion of objectives and learning outcomes
• Provide regular and timely feedback to students
• Participate in school retention initiatives by maintaining productive contact with students and by getting in touch with and offering assistance to absent students
• Advise students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors
• Motivate students to actively participate in all aspect of the educational process
• Maintain and report student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies
• Maintain university standards regarding course activity, emails, grading, and communication with Instructional Mentor and students
• Serve as director and reader of MA and MFA theses
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
• Ph.D. or MFA in English, Creative Writing, or related field
• All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Full adherence to the evangelical mission and doctrine of Liberty University
• Familiarity with and use of collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction
• 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
• Possess excellent interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated strength or potential in teaching at the college level
Preferred Qualifications
• All candidates must hold a terminal degree in English or a related field
• Experience with Canvas or other online course management tools
• Excellent record of collegiate teaching
Work Hours
Flexible
Posting Date
01/12/2022
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/37199
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Posting Summary
Posting Number
A00500P
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
Adjunct Professor Online, Graduate, English & Creative Writing
Does this position require driving?
No
Contact
Chris Sneeringer
Contact Phone Ext
Contact Email
cmsneeringer@liberty.edu
Job Summary/Basic Function
• Part-time, non-benefited, online adjunct position with Liberty University Online in the College of Arts & Sciences
• Teaching of material from the approved curriculum in accordance with an assigned schedule to ensure student satisfaction
• Assist students in achieving completion of objectives and learning outcomes
• Provide regular and timely feedback to students
• Participate in school retention initiatives by maintaining productive contact with students and by getting in touch with and offering assistance to absent students
• Advise students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors
• Motivate students to actively participate in all aspect of the educational process
• Maintain and report student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies
• Maintain university standards regarding course activity, emails, grading, and communication with Instructional Mentor and students
• Serve as director and reader of MA and MFA theses
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
• Ph.D. or MFA in English, Creative Writing, or related field
• All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Full adherence to the evangelical mission and doctrine of Liberty University
• Familiarity with and use of collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction
• 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
• Possess excellent interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff
• Demonstrated strength or potential in teaching at the college level
Preferred Qualifications
• All candidates must hold a terminal degree in English or a related field
• Experience with Canvas or other online course management tools
• Excellent record of collegiate teaching
Work Hours
Flexible
Posting Date
01/12/2022
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/37199
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation
- Other Document
- Career Advancement Form (For Current LU Employees ONLY)
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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