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Doctoral-Level Adjunct Professor –Social Policy

Employer
Liberty University
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Posted Date
May 12, 2022
Posting Details

Posting Summary

Posting Number

A00536P

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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

Doctoral-Level Adjunct Professor –Social Policy

Does this position require driving?

No

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Job Summary/Basic Function

This is a doctoral-level adjunct position within the Helms School of Government online. Responsibilities include teaching one or more of the following doctoral courses in our Social Policy program (housed under the Ph.D. in Public Policy):
  • Introduction to Social Policy
  • Social Issues & Public Policy
  • Research Seminar in Social Policy

These courses cover a variety of topics in social policy, including but not limited to poverty, welfare, family dynamics, race, health polices, social mobility, religion, civil society, immigration, and political participation. Although this position primarily entails teaching in the Public Policy Ph.D. program, the faculty member may also be asked to teach masters and undergraduate courses in government and public policy.
Responsibilities also include but are not limited to providing detailed feedback on doctoral student assignments, mentoring/challenging doctoral students to grow intellectually and spiritually, maintaining contact with students to advise on matters related to academic achievement, and maintaining/reporting grades and attendance in accordance with university polices.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
  • Ph.D., Doctor (other than Juris Doctor), or similar terminal degree from an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in:
    • Political Science
    • Government
    • Public Policy
    • Public Administration
    • Sociology

Other Qualifications:
  • Proven research record and expertise in one or more areas of social policies and programs
  • Strong quantitative and policy analysis skills preferred
  • Demonstrated strengths in teaching
  • Strong organizational skills that facilitate assignment/task anticipation and completion.
  • Superior interpersonal and presentation skills required.
  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Mastery of Microsoft Office suite and online Learning Management Systems (Canvas)
Preferred Qualifications

Work Hours

Estimated 10 hours per week per course.

Posting Date

05/12/2022

Special Instructions for Applicants

This application requires no less than ONE PASTORAL REFERENCE and TWO PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES . An acceptable pastoral reference would be a recommendation from a person in leadership at a recent (within three years) church of attendance. Failure to provide these references will result in your application being discontinued. Please notify your references in advance, then submit an active email address for them in the Reference Collection portion of this application. They will receive further instructions as to the reference letter content and uploading process by automated message. Please note that while only 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.

Quicklink

https://jobs.liberty.edu/postings/38838
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Teaching Philosophy
  3. Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Other Document
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Is there a verifiable PhD, DPA, Doctor (other than Juris Doctor) or similar terminal degree conferred by an accredited institution listed in this application?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. After reviewing Liberty University's Worldview Statement, do you agree?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Website
    • Other


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