PhD in Nursing Dissertation Chair/Reader

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 position will support the PhD in Nursing program through teaching and coaching responsibilities including individual support of students as well as online/synchronous didactic courses, assignment grading, and dissertation, research, and course support. This position will collaborate with the lead faculty, Student Advisor, Faculty Support Coordinator and ultimately the Chair of the PhD program and Deans. Position will be responsible to support student advising and scholarship including the guided research project and dissertation process. The evaluation of the student includes dissertation requirements, student learning objectives, and program learning outcomes. The preferred candidate should have graduate level instruction, scholarship, and research experiences. Position will include opportunities to participate in the School of Nursing and University responsibilities. Candidate must have an RN license in one of the 50 states, a PhD or EdD with dissertation, and possess excellent personal communication skills and computer/technology skills. Candidates must be committed to the evangelical standards and mission of Liberty University and the School of Nursing. ‎

The PhD in Nursing Dissertation Chair/Reader position is considered an Online Adjunct Professor position with the School of Nursing. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to administering dissertation courses in accordance with assigned schedule, providing detailed feedback, mentoring/challenging students to grow intellectually and spiritually, maintaining contact with students to advise on matters related to academic achievement, attendance, and behavior, and maintaining/reporting grades and attendance in accordance with university policies. ‎

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for

• Administrative duties such as roster verification, course management, and final grade submission.
• Classroom responsibilities include timely communication with students (response to questions and grading are included in this), facilitate learning, and mentor/coach students.
• Teach material from approved curriculum in accordance with assigned schedule to ensure student satisfaction.
• Advise/guide students through the dissertation process that culminates in successful dissertation defense.
• 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 reaching out to absent students in attempt to re-engage them in classroom activities.
• Participate in School assessment initiatives as assigned including: online assessment activities, course enhancement feedback, classroom success data analysis, annual self-evaluation.
• Advise students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behavior.
• Motivate students to actively participate in all aspect of the educational process.
• Maintain and report student grades and attendance in accordance with University policies
• Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Students in the online PhD classroom
• Students in the dissertation phase of PhD in Nursing Education

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience

• Must have PhD or EdD degree with dissertation from an accredited nursing or related program.
• Must have valid RN license without encumbrances from one of the 50 US states.
• Degree must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Superior interpersonal, customer service, presentation, and communication skills required.
• Creative, innovative, and problem-solving skills required.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to complete assignments timely and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Blackboard/Canvas and the Internet.
• Able to obtain and maintain additional nursing licenses if applicable as required by state or accrediting commissions.
• Demonstrated strengths in teaching at the college level is essential.
• Applications for consideration will only be accepted via Liberty University’s online automated application process.

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.
• 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 to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a private work space to conduct teaching responsibilities as indicated.

Driving Requirements

N/A for distant adjunct position