Research Fellow School of Engineering

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Research Fellow (RF) works on campus in an academic support role for the University. These roles can range from becoming an effective researcher, proposal writer, teaching your own classes, overseeing students, grading academic assignments, scheduling, sending emails, lecturing, etc. The RF works a maximum of 20 hours per week (12m - 1040) throughout their contracted time length.

Work under the direction and supervision of the Dean, Department Chair, or Professor to whom assigned.

To research academic topics in order to publish peer-reviewed journal articles under the mentorship of a principal investigator, who could be funded internally or externally on a grant or contract.

To present research at regional, national and/or international conferences.

Prepares other articles, reports, and presentations associated with a project and may communicate results to outside sponsors of the research.

May take the role as a primary or secondary instructor for undergraduate course(s) in an academic year.

Courses will be assigned to the RF at the direction of the Dean or Department Chair.

Preparing and developing the course material in all classes that the RF is assigned to, as either a primary or secondary instructor.

RF can also use the course material given by the guidance of the Dean, Department Chair, or professor.

RF will prepare for and lecture in each course they are assigned to.

Be present for all necessary events put on by the department and the Graduate School.

Attend all Orientations and training sessions per the direction of the department and The Graduate School.

Uphold and follow the Community Standards and respected Honor Code (provided by the Office of Community Life), as well as the Graduate Assistantship Handbook.

Create and edit any and all PowerPoint, Excel, or Word documents.

Track Attendance using Top-Hat and post in Canvas.

Administer/proctor exams: monitor students during exams to avoid talking, laptop browsing, and cheating; answer questions and manage Top-Hat or Canvas technologies.

Grade subjective and objective quizzes/tests/exams and written assignments within university specified time frames.

Communicate through email and Canvas with students regarding absences/attendance issues/meetings/any course related questions responding within university specified time frames.

Manage excused absences, doctors’ notes, student athletes.

At the direction of the Office of Disability Accommodation Support, provide any academic accommodations to students by managing tests and assignments for these students with the Testing Center or making modifications to third party tests/Canvas to meet these requirements.

Maintain regular business office hours to provide availability and interaction with students either in person or over MS Teams as directed by their supervisor/chair/dean.

Assist the department with miscellaneous administrative tasks/projects and any other various responsibilities.

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.

Research Fellow (RF) Assist and conduct research under the direction of a supervisor in relation to the department's goals or needs, as approved by the Academic Administration and The Graduate School.

The Graduate Assistant Supervisors are responsible for abiding by the Graduate Assistantship Handbook and overseeing the Research Fellow for their respective departments.

This should be in line with the tasks and responsibilities that will be assigned to their Research Fellow.

They are to monitor and assess the Research…