[Hiring] Adjunct Professor Online PhD Methodologist @Liberty University

Role Description

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 provide for individual differences, abilities, and interests.

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Ph.D. Methodologist is to mentor and guide students to develop into scholars and methodologists during the dissertation phase, making it possible to contribute to advancing innovative theories. The students are encouraged to utilize qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Serving as mentor and methodologist on numerous dissertation committees.
• Reviewing and providing feedback on dissertation manuscripts.
• Prepare doctoral students to conduct qualitative or quantitative dissertation research.
• Teaching 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 adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred 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 levels and a strong record of professional achievement.
• History of publication in academic or trade journals. Established research and/or professional content agenda.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Remote Location

Pay Rate

Courses are typically paid at $800 per load hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.