ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Instructor or Assistant 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 Assistant Professor based upon scholarly and professional achievements. An earned doctoral degree or a terminal masters degree at an accredited institution in an area relevant to the faculty members area of teaching or a professional certificate (e.g. CPA) is preferred but not required.

Instructors/Assistant Professors are contracted for 10 11 or 12 months (30 33 or 36 load hours respectively). Release from contracted teaching load is determined each semester by the Dean per Liberty University Faculty Handbook.

Faculty are expected to:

• Create modify and teach material from the approved curriculum (classroom and creative labs).
• Assist students in achieving the completion of objectives and learning outcomes.
• Provide regular and timely feedback to students.
• Participate in school retention and recruitment.
• Advise students in matters related to academics attendance and behaviors.
• Maintain and report student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies.

• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member embracing and fostering LUs Christian model and Mission Training Champions for Christ.

Position Prospectus

The FACS: Event Planning program at Liberty University is part of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences within the College of Arts & : Event Planning is a rapidly growing program with over 100 majors. Faculty provide students with comprehensive experiential-based event planning. FACS: Event Planning program allows students to develop essential soft skills and industry-specific knowledge through project-based learning specialty markets wedding planning and creative industry partnerships volunteer work and internships. Faculty must be willing to contribute to online initiatives of the university.

An application file includes a C.V. a completed institutional application form official undergraduate and graduate transcripts three letters of recommendation (two professional and/or academic and one letter from the applicants current pastor) and written statements of the candidates Christian experience philosophy of education and integration of faith and more information please see Liberty Universitys Human Resources webpage. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Liberty is a Christian institution that requires faculty subscription to an evangelical doctrinal statement (including statements on biblical inerrancy six-day creation and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and adherence to a Christian lifestyle (including abstention from alcohol and tobacco). The FACS Department is comprised of collegial faculty who emphasize a commitment to Christ and the Scriptures a dedication to teaching and a biblical worldview approach to FACS disciplines. Candidates must support the evangelical mission and educational philosophy of Liberty University. Additional information is available through the FACS Chair Dr. Janet Brown () or the CAS Associate Dean Dr. Alexander Mason ().

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in Event Management Hospitality Business or related field from an accredited institution with at least 18 graduate credit hours directly related to course content covered in the FACS: Event Planning and Professional & Creative Industries programs.
• Professional experience in the field of event planning and creative industries.

Preferred Qualifications

• MFA or Doctoral degree in Event Management Hospitality Business or related field from an accredited institution.

• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification.
• ServSafe Certified.
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• Extensive professional experience in the field of meeting event exhibition hospitality wedding or creative industries.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

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.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to travel locally.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand walk and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials reach overhead kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

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 ones personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid drivers license an acceptable DMV record LU Driving Approval and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employees position.

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The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal and state statutes all recruiting hiring training and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race color ancestry age sex national origin pregnancy or childbirth disability military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law including state of employment protected classes. It is therefore our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation benefits transfers job classification assignments working conditions educational assistance terminations layoffs and return from layoffs and all other terms conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race color ancestry age sex national origin pregnancy or childbirth disability military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The Universitys hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the religion component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions) and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.