Residential Adjunct Faculty For Public & Community Health

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. ‎

The Department of Public and Community Health within the School of Health Sciences at Liberty University invites applications for an adjunct position in Public Health starting June 1st, 2024.

The most competitive applicants will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and possess a strong Biblical worldview. Adjuncts need to passionately support the LU mission to equip future champions for Christ with an education in fidelity to the Christian faith expressed through Holy Scriptures. Additionally, adjuncts must maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with the Department Chair, other faculty, and students, at all times. Adjunct faculty will also be expected to take advantage of teaching moments and opportunities using weekly announcements and emails.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate/graduate courses for the Department of Public and Community Health, as assigned.
• Teach material from the approved curriculum in accordance with assigned schedule to ensure student satisfaction.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively and collegially as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
• Provide regular and timely feedback to students in the form of assessments, grading, email, and other requested formats.
• Advises students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors.
• Maintains and reports student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies.
• Participates in school retention initiatives by maintaining productive contact with students and offering support, as appropriate.
• Ability to teach Statistical Analysis Software Such as SAS and others.
• Ability to teach Undergraduate level personnel health classes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follow the guidelines, policies, and procedures as outlined in the Faculty Handbook

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies:

• A Doctorate in Public and /or related field
• Master in Public Health / Master of Health Sciences/ Master of Science in Data Science or related field
• Recognized academic and/or professional background.
• Ability and willingness to learn systems and processes.
• Highly proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Suite, and navigating technology.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate or graduate-level courses is preferred but not required.
• Enthusiasm for working with students.
• Committed to the evangelical standards and mission of Liberty University.

Point of Contact:

• Dr. Oswald Attin– Department Chair –Omattin@liberty.edu