Adjunct Professor Online – History PhD Dissertation Director, Reader

Liberty University

Adjunct Professor for online PhD program in History at Liberty University. Directing and reading dissertations while assisting students in achieving academic outcomes online.

Posted 4/23/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Primary function will be to direct and read dissertations in our PhD in History program and theses in our MA in History program
Teaching material from the approved curriculum in accordance with an assigned schedule to ensure student satisfaction
Assist students in achieving completion of objectives and learning outcomes
Provide regular and timely feedback to students
Participate in school retention initiatives by maintaining productive contact with students and by getting in touch with and offering assistance to absent students
Advise students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors
Motivate students to participate in all aspects of the educational process actively
Maintain and report student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies
Maintain university standards regarding course activity, emails, grading, and communication with Instructional Mentor and students
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a PhD in History or related field with a record of scholarship
All degrees must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Applicants must demonstrate a personal faith commitment to the university’s evangelical Christian purpose
Full adherence to the evangelical mission and doctrine of Liberty University
Familiarity with and use of collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction
Proven organizational skills and ability to complete assignments timely and accurately with minimal supervision
Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills
Possess excellent interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff
Demonstrated strength or potential in teaching at the college level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Non-benefited, fully online position

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Hard Skills & Tools

PhD in Historyscholarshipstudent-centered methods of instructioncollaborative learning techniquesteaching at the college level

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillscustomer service skillsproblem-solving skillsmotivation skills