CASAS: Plumbing, Residential Technical Studies, Adjunct Faculty

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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Technical Studies Adjunct Instructor is a part-time position. The instructor will engage students with classroom and lab instruction using the NCCER curriculum. Lab activities must be per curriculum requirements, but most importantly, hands-on activities need to prepare students for a career in the Plumbing field. This position will require in-person work at an off-campus instructional site in Altavista, VA. Instructors must maintain communication with students. 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, engages 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom instruction/management Lab instruction/ management Be able to perform and supervise trade-related work Maintain a safe working environment Work with classroom-related technology i.e. Canvas, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint … 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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervising lab assistants, where applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

The Technical Studies Instructor must have a minimum of four years of field experience and have a journeyman's plumbing license. Applicant’s resume must demonstrate this experience and should reflect both residential and commercial work. Instructors will need to provide industry-recognized licenses or certifications. It is preferred that the instructor have a college degree.