Adjunct Faculty - College of Leadership and Public Services, Institute for Conflict Management at Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University’s values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service.  

Responsibilities: include teaching graduate courses in conflict management. Additional responsibilities may include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity and service to the department, college, university, community or profession.

-Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the academic discipline and in professional practice.

-Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching the courses assigned (undergraduate, graduate, adult learners, online, etc).

-Ability to create a syllabus and effectively deliver the learning objectives of the course.

-Ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students.

-Ability to learn relevant sections of myLipscomb, Lipscomb University’s online integrated database system for entering
final grades and other student information requested.

-Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

-Ability to effectively and appropriately integrate technology into the teaching and learning process. 

-Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.

Education: Terminal degree in Conflict Management or similar discipline preferred.

Experience: Previous teaching experience is desired along with work experience, projects and extracurricular achievements.  Professional service and continued engagement are highly valued requisites. Must have amassed experience in a relevant position(s); be well-versed in conflict issues, pressures, and demands; and be skilled in communication, critical thinking, and creativity.