[Hiring] Public Policy Dissertation Chair/Reader @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.

The Public Policy Dissertation Chair/Reader position is considered an Online Adjunct Professor position with the Helms School of Government. 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
• Maintaining/reporting grades and attendance in accordance with university policies

Qualifications

• PhD, Doctor (other than Juris Doctor), or similar terminal degree from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in a Government, Political Science, Political Theory, Public Policy, International Relations, Security Studies, Economics, relevant research methodologies, or other related disciplines
• Prior experience serving in dissertation or capstone committees
• Organizational skills that facilitate the completion of assignments and tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Adequate interpersonal, customer service, and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to convey information
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and online Learning Management Systems

Requirements

• Preferred: Strong research background documented in academic publication and presentation record
• Demonstrated strengths in teaching and mentoring at the graduate level
• Strong organizational skills that facilitate assignment/task anticipation and completion
• Superior interpersonal, customer service, and presentation skills required
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
• Mastery of the Microsoft Office suite and online Learning Management Systems (Canvas)

Benefits

• Courses are typically paid at $800 per load hour