LUCOM Biochemistry Faculty

The Professors primary role is to teach in their areas of expertise maintain the integrity of course and instructional programs and to ensure that their delivery is in alignment with the University mission and vision for the student experience. As such faculty are responsible for creating an academic atmosphere of mutual respect and consideration for individual dignity. Faculty members may be asked to aid in the development of curriculum in the residential and distance education environments as well as engage in research/scholarship or creative activity that varies depending upon the expectations of their respective college or school and any additional activities involving service to students and their professional discipline.

Faculty attain the rank of Professor based upon scholarly and professional achievements subsequent to attaining the rank of associate professor. An earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution in an area relevant to the faculty members area of teaching or a terminal professional masters degree or evidence of outstanding contributions in the faculty members professional or academic field (e.g. as recognized by ones peers nationally) is required.

Professors are contracted for 10 11 or 12 months (24 27 or 30 load hours respectively). Release from contracted teaching load is determined each semester by the Dean per the Liberty University Faculty Handbook.

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Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidates rank contract length skills work experience internal equity market conditions education/training and other factors as reasonably determined by the University.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits including health insurance retirement plans and tuition assistance.

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