Online Adjunct Faculty - Gerontology (School of Health Sciences)

Position Overview

Liberty University is seeking part-time online adjunct instructors to join the School of Health Sciences, specializing in Gerontology. This role supports the university's mission of training champions for Christ by integrating a biblically grounded Christian worldview into teaching and student engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver course material aligned with approved curriculum on a scheduled basis to ensure student engagement and satisfaction.
• Support students in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes, offering guidance and encouragement.
• Consistently provide timely and meaningful feedback to learners.
• Engage in retention efforts by maintaining regular communication, reaching out to absent students, and offering assistance as needed.
• Advise students on academic progress, attendance, and conduct.
• Motivate students to actively participate throughout their educational journey.
• Record and report student grades and attendance in adherence to university regulations.
• Uphold university standards for course activities, communications, grading, and collaboration with Instructional Mentors and peers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Doctorate (PhD) in Gerontology or Medical Degree (MD) specializing in Geriatrics from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Demonstrated personal commitment to the evangelical Christian faith consistent with Liberty University's mission, including adherence to its doctrinal positions.
• Experience with collaborative learning strategies and learner-centered instructional methods.
• Strong organizational capabilities to complete tasks independently, accurately, and punctually.
• Excellent communication skills tailored to diverse student abilities.
• Superior interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving abilities, enabling effective collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.
• Proven aptitude or potential for teaching at the college level.

Employment Details

• Position Type: Part-time, non-benefited, fully online role.
• Work Location: Remote.
• Compensation: Typically paid $800 per course load hour.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university commits to nondiscriminatory employment practices in compliance with federal and state laws, including Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and all employment terms and conditions are managed without consideration of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. As a Christian religious institution, Liberty University may give preference to candidates aligned with its religious beliefs in accordance with applicable federal exemptions.