Architecture & Design Online Faculty: Various Subjects

Liberty University, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. seeks adjunct architectural educators to teach courses in their Architecture & Design Program. Responsibilities include instructing students in architectural principles and guiding them to meet academic standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Architecture and demonstrates effective teaching and mentoring skills. This part-time position may involve course development toward NAAB accreditation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or terminal degree in related field.
• Evidence of effective teaching and professional expertise.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach architectural subjects and courses in the curriculum.
• Mentor students for academic and professional success.
• Maintain student grades and communicate effectively.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Strong organizational skills

Intuitive problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Architecture from an NAAB accredited institution

Ph.D. in Architecture (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

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, engages 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 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 architectural structural systems, building technologies, site construction, process, environmental systems, history, theory, and criticism classes at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. In addition, the position may teach design studios as approved by the Director of the Program.

Responsibilities

• Teaching subject material according to the 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 adhere 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.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Architecture (M. Arch) degree or a terminal degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited institution.
• Evidence of or potential for effective teaching, tested professional expertise, creative/scholarly activity, public communication, and professional collegiality.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete assignments timely and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of experience, skills, and abilities.
• Demonstrated personal faith commitment to Liberty University’s evangelical Christian mission and doctrines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Architecture or a closely related field to the subject of study (or ABD within one year).
• Professional experience and licensure for teaching upper‑level and advanced courses.
• Previous teaching experience and creative/scholarly work in areas of disciplinary expertise.
• Familiarity with 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.
• Excellent interpersonal, empathetic, customer service, and problem‑solving skills, with abilities to work well with students, faculty, staff, and public entities.

Abilities & Competencies

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills and computer skills (e.g., discipline‑related technologies, online teaching platforms).
• Intuitive problem‑solving, analysis, and judgment for solving routine and complex problems.
• Physical and sensory abilities: may be required to travel locally, campus, state, and site visits; sit to perform deskwork; hear and speak; stand, walk, and climb stairs; handle materials; lift up to 10 pounds.

Work Conditions

• Climate‑controlled setting that is well‑lit with moderate noise levels.
• Occasional facilitation of outdoor events.
• Travel may be required locally, campus, or state; local field work.
• Driving requirements for personal or university vehicles; proof of a valid driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance.

Additional Information

• Target hire date: 2026-01-19
• Time type: Part time
• Location: Remote

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious‑affiliated organization, and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.