Residential Faculty Accounting - School of Business
About The Position
The Assistant Professor’s primary role is to teach in their areas of expertise, maintain the integrity of course and instructional programs, and ensure delivery aligns with Liberty University’s mission and vision for the student experience. Faculty are expected to create an academic atmosphere of mutual respect and consideration for individual dignity. They may contribute to curriculum development in residential and distance education, conduct research, scholarship, or creative activity as expected by their school, and provide service to students and their professional discipline. Faculty are essential to Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. They are expected to model a personal commitment to the University’s goals and values and to engage in personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview. Faculty should treat teaching, student engagement, and scholarship as means to significant educational ends; use varied techniques to support learning; recognize each student as a unique individual; and, where possible, accommodate individual differences, abilities, and interests. Assistant Professors attain rank based on scholarly and professional achievements. An earned doctorate, a terminal master’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant area, or a professional certificate such as CPA is preferred but not required. Assistant Professors are contracted for 10 months (30 hours, respectively). Release from the contracted teaching load is determined each semester by the Dean, in accordance with the Liberty University Faculty Handbook.
Requirements
- Model a personal commitment to Liberty University’s goals and values.
- Engage in personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview.
- Scholarly and professional achievements appropriate to the rank of Assistant Professor.
Nice To Haves
- An earned doctoral degree or terminal master’s degree from an accredited institution in an area relevant to the faculty member’s teaching area.
- A relevant professional certificate, such as CPA.
Responsibilities
- Teach in areas of expertise.
- Maintain the integrity of course and instructional programs and align delivery with the University’s mission and vision for the student experience.
- Create an academic atmosphere of mutual respect and consideration for individual dignity.
- Use a variety of techniques to develop good learning conditions and, where possible, accommodate individual differences, abilities, and interests.
- Contribute to curriculum development in residential and distance education environments as requested.
- Engage in research, scholarship, or creative activity according to the expectations of the school.
- Provide service to students and the professional discipline.
Benefits
- The position may be eligible for health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
