What are the responsibilities and job description for the College of Arts & Sciences | Mathematics Adjunct Faculty position at Liberty University?
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.
Teach residential courses in the Department of Mathematics. Teaching responsibilities may include College Algebra, Elementary Functions and Coordinate Geometry, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning, Calculus and Analytical Geometry III, Introduction to Discrete Mathematics and Discrete Mathematics. The position requires a love of teaching, the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats, knowledge of pedagogical best practices, the ability to use current teaching technology (LMS, e-textbooks, etc.), and a commitment to the evangelical standards and mission of Liberty University.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Teach courses in the Department of Mathematics. Record student grades in a timely fashion. Reports to Chair of the Department of Mathematics. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Strong organizational skills Advanced computer skills. Classroom management and allocation of teaching resources. 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 And Credentials
Education and Experience
Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline taught (Mathematics).
Credentials to teach Physics would be valuable.
Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in Mathematics or Statistics are highly desirable.
Target Hire Date
2024-12-09
Time Type
Part time
Location
Lynchburg - In Office
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.
Teach residential courses in the Department of Mathematics. Teaching responsibilities may include College Algebra, Elementary Functions and Coordinate Geometry, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning, Calculus and Analytical Geometry III, Introduction to Discrete Mathematics and Discrete Mathematics. The position requires a love of teaching, the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats, knowledge of pedagogical best practices, the ability to use current teaching technology (LMS, e-textbooks, etc.), and a commitment to the evangelical standards and mission of Liberty University.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Teach courses in the Department of Mathematics. Record student grades in a timely fashion. Reports to Chair of the Department of Mathematics. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Strong organizational skills Advanced computer skills. Classroom management and allocation of teaching resources. 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 And Credentials
Education and Experience
Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline taught (Mathematics).
Credentials to teach Physics would be valuable.
Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in Mathematics or Statistics are highly desirable.
Target Hire Date
2024-12-09
Time Type
Part time
Location
Lynchburg - In Office
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.
