Assistant Professor of Family & Consumer Sciences - College of Arts and Sciences

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

The Instructor or Assistant Professor’s primary role is to teach in their areas of expertise, maintain the integrity of course and instructional programs, and 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.

Qualifications And Credentials

• Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, Fashion Design/Merchandising or a related field from an accredited institution, with at least 18 graduate credit hours directly related to course content covered in the Event Planning, Professional & Creative Industries, Fashion Merchandising, or Fashion Design programs.
• Professional experience in the field of event planning and creative industries OR fashion design/merchandising.
• Preferred Qualifications: MFA or Doctoral degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business or related field from an accredited institution OR in the Fashion Design/Merchandising disciplines or related areas. For Event Planning: Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification, ServSafe Certified. Teaching experience in higher education. Extensive professional experience in the field of meeting, event, exhibition, hospitality, wedding, creative, or fashion industries.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Communication and Comprehension: Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University. Strong organizational skills. Computer skills.
• Problem Solving: Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work Environment: The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well-lit, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.
• Driving Requirements: If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.