Adjunct Professor Online PhD Methodologist - School of Health Sciences

Job 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, engage ‎‎‎‎‎‎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. ‎ Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Ph.D. Methodologist is to mentor and guides 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. The qualified applicant will have an earned Ph.D. The applicant needs to have documented experience in any or all the following methodologies: qualitative, quantitative or mixed-methods research. The applicant will be expected to guide and mentor student methodology during the dissertation process. Online faculty must have regular access to and familiarity with the Internet/e-mail. Essential Functions and Responsibilities 1. Serving as mentor and methodologist on numerous dissertation committees. 2. Reviewing and providing feedback on dissertation manuscripts. 3. Prepare doctoral students to conduct qualitative or quantitative dissertation research. 4. Teaching either qualitative or quantitative research methods courses. 5. Complete grading within five days, respond to student emails within 36 hours, check into courses every 48 hours, and complete ongoing professional development. 6. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. 7. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission. Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies Minimum Qualifications: 1. 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. 2. Experience with a single methodology. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Terminal degree in Health Sciences or a related field. 2. Methodology experience in multiple methodologies. 3. Three years or more of full-time online teaching experience at the graduate levels and a strong record of professional achievement. 4. 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. 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. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment 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 all applicable 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. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.