Architecture & Design Online Faculty: Foundational Architectural Studios

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Teach subject material according to approved curriculum and assigned schedule.
• Mentor and inspire students in matters related to exemplary academics, attendance, professionalism, and behaviors.
• Provide regularly scheduled reviews and assessments of student work and deliver timely feedback.
• 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.
• Motivate students to actively participate and support in all aspects of educational, professional, and creative processes.
• Maintain university standards regarding course activity, emails, grading, and communication.
• Maintain continued course development and end-of-semester assessments toward meeting NAAB accreditation goals.
• Adhere to Liberty University policies and The Liberty Way – Student Honor Code.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

Qualifications, Credentials, And Competencies

• Master of Architecture (M. Arch), Master of Fine Arts (Design/Interior Design/Graphics), Master of Interior Design/Architecture degree, and/or a professional terminal degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• At least two years of tested professional experience and/or related university-level teaching experience.
• Effective teaching, tested professional expertise, creative/scholarly activity, public communication, and professional collegiality.
• Ph.D. in Architecture or a closely related field to the subject of study (or ABD within one year).
• Significant internships and project experience with partial to full completion of the ARE leading to NCARB/Professional Licensure for teaching upper architectural studio courses.
• Studio teaching experience with creative/scholarly work in areas of disciplinary expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Architecture or a closely related field to the subject of study (or ABD within one year).
• Significant internships and project experience with partial to full completion of the ARE leading to NCARB/Professional Licensure for teaching upper architectural studio courses.
• Studio teaching experience with creative/scholarly work in areas of disciplinary expertise.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Communication and Comprehension: Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Comprehension: Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Public Communication: Public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills.
• Computer Skills: Computer skills (e.g. architecture-related).
• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working Environment: Climate-controlled setting, well-lit, moderate noise level.
• Physical and Sensory Abilities: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, hear, speak, handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop.
• Driving Requirements: Use of personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) for travel, proof of valid driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Remote Location

Pay Rate

Courses are typically paid at $800 per load hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.