Architecture & Design Online Faculty: Foundational Architectural Studios

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.

Liberty University seeks adjunct architectural educators and professionals who will make significant contributions to the innovative teaching of architectural subjects and courses within the new Architecture & Design Program.

Teaching will focus on instruction and continued course development toward NAAB accreditation in the areas of foundational architectural design studios at the undergraduate levels. In addition, the position may also teach upper studio and/or supporting skills or technologies courses as approved by the Director of the Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Teaching subject material according to approved curriculum and assigned schedule to promote student fulfillment, professional training, and academic excellence.

* Mentor and inspire students in matters related to exemplary academics, attendance, professionalism, and behaviors, while guiding students in achieving successful completions of clear course objectives, learning outcomes, and quality expectations.

* Provide regularly scheduled reviews and assessments of student work and deliver timely feedback and clear revisory strategies toward expected outcomes.

* Maintain and report student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies and procedures.

* Participate in school retention initiatives by maintaining productive class contact and outreach, while offering assistance to absent and/or at-risk students.

* Motivate students to actively participate and support in all aspects of educational, professional, and creative processes in accordance with the program's code of ethics.

* Maintain university standards regarding course activity, emails, grading, and communication with the Instructional Mentor and students.

* Maintain continued course development and end-of-semester assessments toward meeting NAAB accreditation goals in communication with the Instructional Mentor

* Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies and The Liberty Way - Student Honor Code, representing the University in an exemplary manner.

* Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS, AND COMPETENCIES

Required Qualifications:

Master of Architecture (M. Arch), Master of Fine Arts (Design/Interior Design/Graphics), Master of Interior Design/Architecture degree, and/or a professional terminal degree in Architecture from an accredited institution, and at least two years of tested professional experience and/or related university-level teaching experience. Provide evidence of, or the potential for, effective teaching, tested professional expertise, creative/scholarly activity, public communication, and professional collegiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Architecture or a closely related field to the subject of study (or ABD within one year). Significant internships and project experience with partial to full completion of the ARE leading to NCARB/Professional Licensure for teaching upper architectural studio courses. Studio teaching experience with creative/scholarly work in areas of disciplinary expertise.

Please include the following materials as a single PDF:

* Letter of interest stating design and teaching philosophies and expertise areas, a current resume or CV, and contact info for three references.

* Composed portfolio or other evidence of teaching, creative or research activities, and/or professional work composed as a single PDF document not to exceed 20 pages in length; focus on design/teaching interests.

Applicants must demonstrate a personal faith commitment to the Liberty University's evangelical Christian mission and purpose, plus full adherence to its doctrines.

Demonstrated strength or potential in teaching at the college level, with familiarity in use of collaborative and online learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction.

Proven organizational skills and ability to complete assignments timely and accurately with minimal supervision.

Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of experience, skills, and abilities.

Possess excellent interpersonal, empathetic, customer service, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work…