Physics Residential Adjunct - College of Arts and Sciences

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Liberty University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor of Physics. A master’s degree with 18+ graduate credit hours in physics or a closely related field is required; a Ph.D. in Physics is preferred. Credentials to teach mathematics are a plus. Specialization is open. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach residential courses in the Department of General Math and Science. Teaching assignments include 100 and 200 level Physic courses and Labs.

Adjunct instructors are responsible for class lectures, grading assignments, and advising students. Create, modify, and teach material from the approved curriculum (classroom and physics labs). Assist students in achieving the completion of objectives and learning outcomes. Provide regular and timely feedback to students. Participate in school retention and recruitment. Advise students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors. Maintain and report student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies. Strictly adhere 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.

Qualifications And Credentials

• Education and Experience: Minimum Qualifications - Master’s degree with 18+ graduate hours in Physics or related field required. Preferred Qualifications - Ph.D. in Physics, and college teaching experience.
• 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. Strong organizational skills. Advanced 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

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

Working Conditions

• The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

• If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Job functions and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of management. Efforts will be made to provide advanced notice of such changes whenever possible.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Rate

Courses are typically paid at $800 per load hour.

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.