Adjunct Professor Online PhD Methodologist - School of Health Sciences
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and guide students to develop into scholars and methodologists during the dissertation phase, making it possible to contribute to advancing innovative theories
- Review and provide feedback on dissertation manuscripts
- Prepare doctoral students to conduct qualitative or quantitative dissertation research
- Teach either qualitative or quantitative research methods courses
- Complete grading within five days, respond to student emails within 36 hours, check into courses every 48 hours, and complete ongoing professional development
- Strictly adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner
- Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent in an allied health profession such as, but not limited to Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy, Communication Science, and Occupational Therapy
- Experience with a single methodology
Qualifications
- Terminal degree in Health Sciences or a related field
- Methodology experience in multiple methodologies
- Three years or more of full-time online teaching experience at the graduate level
- A strong record of professional achievement
- History of publication in academic or trade journals
- Established research and/or professional content agenda
Skills
- Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research
Benefits
Online faculty must have regular access to and familiarity with the Internet/e-mail.
Pay
Courses are typically paid at $800 per load hour.