Online Adjunct Faculty - Counselor Education and Family Studies

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. ‎ Summary: An adjunct professor for the Department of Counselor Education & Family Studies will be responsible for the administration, facilitation, and teaching of classes of approx. 14-25 online students from around the country and international. This job entails daily internet interaction with students pursuing a graduate or doctoral degree in the fields of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, and School Counseling. Adjunct Professors will perform administrative tasks, interact with students through grading and interactive forums, and build relationships while under the supervision of Online Instructional Mentors. Other responsibilities include: · Teaching material from approved curriculum in accordance with assigned schedule to ensure student satisfaction. · Assisting students in achieving completion of objectives and learning outcomes. · Providing regular and timely feedback to students. · Advising students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors. · Motivating students to actively participate in all aspect of the educational process. · Maintaining and reporting student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies. · Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in counseling or related field. · Professional or clinical counseling experience · Candidates will demonstrate knowledge of their field and application of current counseling practices. · Previous experience with online learning management systems and Microsoft Office. · Knowledge of faith integration and biblical concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Counseling licensure/certification such as NCC, LPC, or LMFT · Doctoral degree in counselor education and supervision or related field from a CACREP accredited program. · Candidates should have experience teaching in higher education with preference given to those who have taught in the online environment. · A strong professional identity demonstrated through advanced credentialing, certifications, presentations, publications, and service to the profession. · Experience working with the Canvas learning management system.

- Prepare a concise teaching demo video (5‑7 min) that showcases a virtual lesson on a core counseling concept (e.g., ethical decision‑making). Use Liberty’s preferred LMS (Blackboard/Canvas) and embed interactive tools like Padlet or Flipgrid to illustrate how you create “good learning conditions” and accommodate diverse learner needs. Include a brief reflective commentary linking the lesson to a biblical worldview and personal spiritual formation.

• Curate a portfolio that pairs each sample syllabus or lesson plan with a one‑paragraph “faith integration” statement. Highlight how you weave Scripture, Christian ethics, and Liberty’s mission (“Training Champions for Christ”) into course objectives, assessments, and classroom dialogue, demonstrating your ability to model the university’s values.
• During the interview, be ready to discuss specific strategies for supporting remote students with differing abilities and life circumstances (e.g., flexible office‑hour scheduling via Zoom, asynchronous discussion boards, differentiated assignments). Cite concrete examples from prior online teaching or counseling supervision that resulted in measurable student engagement or retention improvements.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Liberty’s required tech stack: Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom, Turnitin, and the university’s e‑portfolio system. Bring screenshots or a live walkthrough of a well‑organized course shell, showing clear navigation, rubrics, and integrated resources (e.g., biblical counseling texts, APA‑style research guides).
• When negotiating salary or contract terms, reference Liberty’s adjunct pay scales and the typical 12‑credit load. Propose a modest increase by quantifying added value you bring—such as prior accreditation experience (CACREP), published Christian counseling research, or a proven track record of increasing enrollment in online counseling programs. Offer to pilot a new virtual practicum component that aligns with the university’s strategic goals, positioning yourself as a long‑term asset.