Associate Professor of Global & Intercultural Engagement

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 76.000 - 96.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Zusammenfassung

Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, seeks a faculty member to develop and teach undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses in Global and Intercultural Engagement. The role includes mentoring students, supervising graduate student assistants, and participating in research within the department and school.

Candidates should hold a PhD in a related field, have substantial experience integrating faith in global contexts, and align with Liberty’s doctrinal standards and mission.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Global Engagement, Global/Intercultural Studies, or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience integrating faith in global or intercultural contexts.
• Commitment to the doctrinal standards and mission of Liberty University.

Aufgaben

• Developing and teaching undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses in Global and Intercultural Engagement.
• Participating in co-curricular trainings and events of the Global and Intercultural Engagement Department and the School.
• Mentoring and discipling students at all levels.
• Participating in and supervising students in qualitative research.
• Participating in other departmental and School activities as needed.
• Adhering to Liberty University policies and representing the University well.
• Working effectively as a team member and upholding LU’s Christian mission.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Problem Solving

Intercultural Communication

Public Speaking

English Proficiency

Ausbildung

PhD in Global Engagement / Global Intercultural Studies

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Developing and teaching undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses in Global and Intercultural Engagement as assigned.
• Participating in co-curricular trainings and events of the Global and Intercultural Engagement Department and the School.
• Mentoring and discipling students at all levels.
• Participating in and supervising students in qualitative research.
• Participating in other departmental and School activities as needed.
• Adhering to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Working effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ.
• Supervisory Responsibilities Responsible for supervising any Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs) assigned to courses in the designated teaching load.

Qualifications and Credentials

Minimum Qualifications PhD in Global Engagement, Global/Intercultural Studies, or closely related field from an accredited institution Minimum 5 years of experience as a practitioner integrating faith in global or intercultural contexts is required, 10 years or more is preferred. Commitment to the doctrinal standards and mission of Liberty University

Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of experience as a practitioner integrating faith in global or intercultural contexts. Previous experience in teaching or training others in global and intercultural interaction is preferred. Previous experience in qualitative research is preferred.

Abilities and Competencies

Communication and Comprehension 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. Experience and proven effectiveness navigating verbal and nonverbal intercultural communication. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University. Strong organizational skills. Computer skills.

Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities May be required to travel locally and globally to lead groups of students and develop partnerships. May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally. Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus. Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business. Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

Time

Type Full time

Location

Onsite

Pay & Benefits

• Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.
• The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's rank, contract length, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
• The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
• $75,800.00 - $96,000.00

Equal 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.

About the University

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.