Physics Residential Adjunct - College of Arts and Sciences

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. ‎ Liberty University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor of Physics. A master’s degree with 18+ graduate credit hours in physics or a closely related field is required; a Ph.D. in Physics is preferred. Credentials to teach mathematics are a plus. Specialization is open. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach residential courses in the Department of General Math and Science. Teaching assignments include 100 and 200 level Physic courses and Labs. Adjunct instructors are responsible for class lectures, grading assignments, and advising students. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 18+ graduate hours in Physics or related field required.
• 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.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• May be required to travel.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.
• Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Physics, and college teaching experience.
• Credentials to teach mathematics are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and teach material from the approved curriculum (classroom and physics labs).
• Assist students in achieving the completion of objectives and learning outcomes.
• Provide regular and timely feedback to students.
• Participate in school retention and recruitment.
• Advise students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors.
• Maintain and report student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees