Research Fellow for School of Engineering

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking a Research Fellow to work on campus in an academic support role, with duties spanning research, teaching, course development, and student interaction. The RF will work up to 20 hours per week under supervision, and may deliver lectures or provide academic accommodations as needed.

The position requires enrollment in a doctoral program by the start date and at least 18 graduate credits.

Qualifications

• Must be accepted into, or currently enrolled in a doctorate program by the start date.
• Must have 18 graduate credits completed in a related subject field in order to teach courses.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Enrolled in a doctorate program and have previous teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research topics and publish peer-reviewed journal articles under mentorship.
• Present research at conferences.
• Prepare articles, reports, and presentations for sponsors and the department.
• May serve as primary or secondary instructor for undergraduate courses.
• Develop course materials and lecture as assigned.
• Maintain regular office hours and communicate with students via email/Canvas.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Written English

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Scheduling

Education

Doctoral program enrollment

18 graduate credits

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion,the Research Fellow (RF) works on campus in an academic supportrole for the University. These roles can range from becoming aneffective researcher, proposal writer, teaching your own classes,overseeing students, grading academic assignments, scheduling,sending emails, lecturing, etc. The RF works a maximum of 20 hoursper week (12m - 1040) throughout their contracted timelength.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work under the direction and supervision of the Dean,Department Chair, or Professor to whom assigned.
• To research academic topics in order to publish peer-reviewedjournal articles under the mentorship of a principal investigator,who could be funded internally or externally on a grant orcontract.
• To present research at regional, national and/or internationalconferences.
• Prepares other articles, reports, and presentations associatedwith a project and may communicate results to outside sponsors ofthe research
• May take the role as a primary or secondary instructor forundergraduate course(s) in an academic year. Courses will beassigned to the RF at the direction of the Dean or DepartmentChair.
• Preparing and developing the course material in all classesthat the RF is assigned to, as either a primary or secondaryinstructor. RF can also use the course material given by theguidance of the Dean, Department Chair, or professor.
• RF will prepare for and lecture in each course they areassigned to.
• Be present for all necessary events put on by the departmentand the Graduate School.
• Attend all Orientations and training sessions per the directionof the department and The Graduate School.
• Uphold and follow the Community Standards and respected HonorCode (provided by the Office of Community Life), as well as theGraduate Assistantship Handbook.
• Create and edit any and all PowerPoint, Excel, or Worddocuments.
• Track Attendance using Top-Hat and post in Canvas.
• Administer/proctor exams: monitor students during exams toavoid talking, laptop browsing, and cheating; answer questions andmanage Top-Hat or Canvas technologies.
• Grade subjective and objective quizzes/tests/exams and writtenassignments within university specified timeframes.
• Communicate through email and Canvas with students regardingabsences/attendance issues/meetings/any course related questionsresponding within university specified timeframes.
• Manage excused absences, doctors’ notes, student athletes.
• At the direction of the Office of Disability AccommodationSupport, provide any academic accommodations to students bymanaging tests and assignments for these students with the TestingCenter or making modifications to third party tests/Canvas to meetthese requirements.
• Maintain regular business office hours to provide availabilityand interaction with students either in person or over MS Teams asdirected by their supervisor/chair/dean.
• Assist the department with miscellaneous administrativetasks/projects and any other various responsibilities.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representingthe University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fosteringLU’s mission.

Research Fellow (RF)

• Assist and conduct research under the direction of a supervisor in relation to the department's goals or needs, as approved by the Academic Administration and The Graduate School.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Graduate Assistant Supervisors are responsible for abiding bythe Graduate Assistantship Handbook and overseeing the ResearchFellow for their respective departments. This should be in linewith the tasks and responsibilities that will be assigned to theirResearch Fellow. They are to monitor and assess the ResearchFellows’ academic, professional, social, and spiritual growth. Inaddition, they will also complete Graduate Assistants evaluationsfor every new hire at the end of their first semester and forreturners, at the end of the year.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be accepted into, or currently enrolled in a doctorateprogram by the start date.
  • Must have 18 graduate credits completed in a related subjectfield in order to teach courses.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or universitypreferred.
  • Enrolled in a doctorate program and have previous teachingexperience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to attain an understanding of all technical systemsthat support the role of being a RF.
• Must live in the local area in order to report to work oncampus.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THEJOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writingto convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order toconvey messages and correspond in an articulate and professionalmanner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professionalrepresentation of Liberty University to a variety of business,government and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer and scheduling skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, andapply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine andcomplex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Required to travel to local and campus locations.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on akeyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectivelycommunicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to moveabout the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order toconduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform theessential functions of this position is a climate-controlledsetting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.Working environment also includes facilitation of events outdoorsoccasionally.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required fortravel in the performance of the essential functions of thisposition. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptableDMV record, and liability insurance is required.

PAY RANGE

Graduate

$24,000 annual salary, may be prorated based on the term of appointment.

Doctoral

$29,000 annual salary, may be prorated based on the term of appointment.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe itis our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility offensuring that all management practices regarding employees areconducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal andstate statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting forall job classifications will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including state of employment protectedclasses. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate allemployees and prospective employees strictly according to they require of the job. All personnel related activities such ascompensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments,working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs,and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions andprivileges of employment will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including all applicable state ofemployment protected classes. The University is a Christianreligious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject toreligious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiringpractices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliancewith both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exceptionto the “religion” component of the employment discrimination lawsfor religious organizations (including educational institutions),and permits them to give employment practice preference to membersof their own religious beliefs.