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 seeks adjunct architectural educators and professionals who will make significant contributions to the innovative teaching of architectural subjects and courses within the new Architecture & Design Program.
Teaching will focus on instruction and continued course development toward NAAB accreditation in the areas of architectural structural systems, building technologies, site construction, process, environmental systems, history, theory, and criticism classes at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. In addition, the position may teach design studios as approved by the Director of the Program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching subject material according to the approved curriculum and assigned schedule to promote student fulfillment, professional training, and academic excellence.
Mentor and inspire students in matters related to exemplary academics, attendance, professionalism, and behaviors, while guiding students in achieving successful completions of clear course objectives, learning outcomes, and quality expectations.
Provide regularly scheduled reviews and assessments of student work and deliver timely feedback and clear revisory strategies toward expected outcomes.
Maintain and report student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies and procedures.
Participate in school retention initiatives by maintaining productive class contact and outreach, while offering assistance to absent and/or at-risk students.
Motivate students to actively participate and support in all aspects of educational, professional, and creative processes in accordance with the program’s code of ethics.
Maintain university standards regarding course activity, emails, grading, and communication with the Instructional Mentor and students.
Maintain continued course development and end-of-semester assessments toward meeting NAAB accreditation goals in communication with the Instructional Mentor.
Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies and The Liberty Way – Student Honor Code, 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
(None)
QUALIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS, AND COMPETENCIES
Required Qualifications: Master of Architecture (M. Arch) degree or a terminal degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited institution. Provide evidence of, or the potential for, effective teaching, tested professional expertise, creative/scholarly activity, public communication, and professional collegiality.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Architecture or a closely related field to the subject of study (or ABD within one year). Professional experience and licensure for teaching upper-level and advanced courses. Previous teaching experience and creative/scholarly work in areas of disciplinary expertise.
Applicants must demonstrate a personal faith commitment to the Liberty University’s evangelical Christian mission and purpose, plus full adherence to its doctrines.
Demonstrated strength or potential in teaching at the college level, with familiarity in use of collaborative and online 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 experience, skills, and abilities.
Possess excellent interpersonal, empathetic, customer service, and problem-solving skills, with abilities to work well with students, faculty, and staff, as well as public entities.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension
Liberty University seeks adjunct architectural educators and professionals who will make significant contributions to the innovative teaching of architectural subjects and courses within the new Architecture & Design Program.
Teaching will focus on instruction and continued course development toward NAAB accreditation in the areas of architectural structural systems, building technologies, site construction, process, environmental systems, history, theory, and criticism classes at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. In addition, the position may teach design studios as approved by the Director of the Program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching subject material according to the approved curriculum and assigned schedule to promote student fulfillment, professional training, and academic excellence.
Mentor and inspire students in matters related to exemplary academics, attendance, professionalism, and behaviors, while guiding students in achieving successful completions of clear course objectives, learning outcomes, and quality expectations.
Provide regularly scheduled reviews and assessments of student work and deliver timely feedback and clear revisory strategies toward expected outcomes.
Maintain and report student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies and procedures.
Participate in school retention initiatives by maintaining productive class contact and outreach, while offering assistance to absent and/or at-risk students.
Motivate students to actively participate and support in all aspects of educational, professional, and creative processes in accordance with the program’s code of ethics.
Maintain university standards regarding course activity, emails, grading, and communication with the Instructional Mentor and students.
Maintain continued course development and end-of-semester assessments toward meeting NAAB accreditation goals in communication with the Instructional Mentor.
Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies and The Liberty Way – Student Honor Code, 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
(None)
QUALIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS, AND COMPETENCIES
Required Qualifications: Master of Architecture (M. Arch) degree or a terminal degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited institution. Provide evidence of, or the potential for, effective teaching, tested professional expertise, creative/scholarly activity, public communication, and professional collegiality.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Architecture or a closely related field to the subject of study (or ABD within one year). Professional experience and licensure for teaching upper-level and advanced courses. Previous teaching experience and creative/scholarly work in areas of disciplinary expertise.
Applicants must demonstrate a personal faith commitment to the Liberty University’s evangelical Christian mission and purpose, plus full adherence to its doctrines.
Demonstrated strength or potential in teaching at the college level, with familiarity in use of collaborative and online 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 experience, skills, and abilities.
Possess excellent interpersonal, empathetic, customer service, and problem-solving skills, with abilities to work well with students, faculty, and staff, as well as public entities.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.