Adjunct Professor Online - History PhD Dissertation Director and Reader

Adjunct Professor Online - History PhD Dissertation Director and Reader Company: Liberty University Job Location: Lynchburg, 24502 Category: History Type: Adjunct/Part-Time Job Number: R0010746 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. This posting is to direct and read History dissertations and theses. An Online Adjunct Faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences is a part-time, non-benefited, fully online position. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Primary function will be to direct and read dissertations in our PhD in History program and theses in our MA in History program. Teaching 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 participate in all aspects of the educational process actively. 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. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications, Credentials, And Competencies: Requires a PhD in History or related field with a record of scholarship. 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. 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. Location Remote Location Time Type Part time Location Remote Location Apply Now