Masonry, Residential Technical Studies Adjunct Faculty

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 1,102,000 - 1,378,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. is seeking an Adjunct Technical Studies Instructor in Lynchburg, Virginia to lead classroom and lab instruction in masonry-related trades. The role requires at least four years of field masonry experience, with licenses or certifications reflected on the resume.

The instructor should be able to address residential and commercial work and may need related degrees or licenses. The position emphasizes safety, use of related technology (Canvas, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint),

Qualifications

• Four years of field experience as a Mason.
• Resume must reflect residential and commercial work.
• Industry-recognized licenses or certifications required.
• Preferred that the instructor holds a related degree and licenses/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Classroom instruction/management.
• Lab instruction/management.
• Perform and supervise trade-related work.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Use classroom-related technology (Canvas, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Adhere to Liberty University policies and represent the University exemplary.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Lab instruction

Team player

Communication skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Masonry field experience

Licenses or certifications

Degree or related licenses (preferred)

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Classroom instruction/management
• Lab instruction/management
• Be able to perform and supervise trade-related work.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Work with classroom-related technology i.e. Canvas, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint …
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, 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.

Education and Experience: The Technical Studies Instructor must have a minimum of four years of field experience as a Mason. Applicant’s resume must demonstrate this experience and should reflect both residential and commercial work. Instructors will need to provide industry-recognized licenses or certifications. It is preferred that the instructor holds a degree and/or licenses or certificates related to their field and any combination thereof.

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.
• 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 to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to travel
• 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 in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds. However, must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to perform work related to the trade.

Working Conditions

• Work Environment: This position will require the employee to work in a setting similar to fieldwork. This can include working in uncontrolled climates, loud work areas, and hazardous conditions.

Time Type: Part time

Location: Onsite

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.

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.