Fire and Emergency Services Online Adjunct Faculty

Liberty University, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 1,102,000 - 1,378,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. is seeking an online Fire and Emergency Services Adjunct with a PhD or terminal degree to teach graduate-level coursework in Public Administration, Public Policy, or Emergency Management. The role emphasizes biblical worldview alignment, timely feedback, and assessment duties in a Christian university setting.

The position is part-time, remote, with a load-hour pay rate of $800, and requires coordinating with an Instructional Mentor. Target start date is 2026-12-01.

Qualifications

• Education PhD, Doctorate (other than Juris Doctor), or similar terminal degree from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in Public Administration, Public Policy, Emergency Management, specialized doctorates such as Doctor of Fire Integrated Research or other related disciplines.
• Publication record in relevant discipline
• Demonstrated strengths in teaching and mentoring at the graduate level.
• Appropriate mentoring and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills that facilitate the completion of assignments and tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Familiarity with of Microsoft Office suite and online Learning Management Systems

Responsibilities

• Conduct all instructional activities in accordance with the university standards of instruction.
• Teach from the material within the approved curriculum on schedule.
• Provide timely feedback on assignments and replies to student correspondence.
• Maintain and report student grades and attendance.
• Inform HSOG of availably to be assigned courses in each subterm using the schools proscribed methods.
• Maintain up-to-date personnel and professional data in the university’s databases.
• Conduct self-evaluations as part of the professional evaluation process.
• Monitor the HSOG Communication Center and assigned Instructional Mentor’s channel.
• Complete FERPA, Title IX, and all other assigned training on time.
• Support Subject Matter Experts and Program Directors in curriculum development and conduct assessment activities as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Graduate mentoring

Communication skills

MS Office & LMS familiarity

Organizational skills

Education

PhD or terminal degree in relevant field

Job description

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.

The Fire and Emergency Services Adjunct position is considered an Online Adjunct Professor position with the Helms School of Government and is expected to instruct students in accordance with on the university standards of instruction and fulfill all administrative obligations. This position will be assigned an Instructional Mentor as director supervisor. Further details regarding job duties and expectations are as follows in the additional job description section:

Instruction

• Conduct all instructional activities in accordance with the university standards of instruction.
• Teach from the material within the approved curriculum on schedule.
• Provide timely feedback on assignments and replies to student correspondence.
• Maintain and report student grades and attendance.

Administrative

• Inform HSOG of availably to be assigned courses in each subterm using the schools proscribed methods.
• Maintain up-to-date personnel and professional data in the university’s databases.
• Conduct self-evaluations as part of the professional evaluation process.
• Monitor the HSOG Communication Center and assigned Instructional Mentor’s channel.
• Complete FERPA, Title IX, and all other assigned training on time.
• Support Subject Matter Experts and Program Directors in curriculum development and conduct assessment activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education PhD, Doctorate (other than Juris Doctor), or similar terminal degree from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in Public Administration, Public Policy, Emergency Management, specialized doctorates such as Doctor of Fire Integrated Research or other related disciplines.

Other Qualifications

• Publication record in relevant discipline
• Demonstrated strengths in teaching and mentoring at the graduate level.
• Appropriate mentoring and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills that facilitate the completion of assignments and tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Familiarity with of Microsoft Office suite and online Learning Management Systems

Target Hire Date

2026-12-1

Time Type

Part time

Location

Remote

Pay Rate

Courses are typically paid at $800 per load hour.

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. Time Type Part time Location Remote Location Pay Rate Courses are typically paid at $800 per load hour.

Many of our experienced faculty choose to teach at Liberty (not only because of our beautiful campus or cutting-edge classroom technology) because they desire to teach from a Christian worldview. And if you ask, many will tell you that teaching at Liberty is not just their job — it’s their personal ministry. 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.