Liberty University ยท 3 hours ago
Architecture & Design Online Faculty: Foundational Architectural Studios
Liberty University is dedicated to Training Champions for Christ and is seeking adjunct architectural educators to contribute to their new Architecture & Design Program. The role involves teaching foundational architectural design studios and may include upper studio and supporting skills courses, with a focus on achieving NAAB accreditation.
Higher Education
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 programโs 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 โ Student Honor Code, representing the University in an exemplary manner
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LUโs Christian model and Mission โ Training Champions for Christ
Qualification
Required
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
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
Demonstrated strength or potential in teaching at the college level
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 well with students, faculty, and staff, as well as public entities
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University
Strong organizational skills
Computer skills (e.g. architecture-related)
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally
Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop to conduct business
Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds
May be required to travel
Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position
Preferred
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
Company
Liberty University
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been ๐๐ณ๐ข๐ช๐ฏ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ฉ๐ณ๐ช๐ด๐ต ๐ด๐ช๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ 1971.
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