"Assistant Professor of Family and Child Development"

Assistant Professor of Family and Child Development

Company: Liberty University

Job Location: Lynchburg, Virginia

Category: Human Development and Family Studies

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: R0009829

Faculty are essential to Liberty University's mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that a faculty member model a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University, engage in an active commitment to, and experience of, personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview. Faculty should view their teaching, engagement with students, and scholarship as a means to a significant educational end. They should strive to employ a variety of techniques for the development of good learning conditions, view each student as a unique individual, and insofar as it is possible, provide for individual differences, abilities, and interests.

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 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 master's degree at an accredited institution in an area relevant to the faculty member's area of teaching or a professional certificate (e.g., CPA) is preferred but not required. A terminal degree is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

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.
• 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 LU's Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ.

Position Prospectus

The Family and Child Development program at Liberty University is part of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences within the College of Arts & Sciences. Family and Child Development is a robust program with 100 majors. Faculty provide students with comprehensive instruction immersed with hands-on experiences. The Family and Child Development program prepares students to assist children, families, and communities to function effectively. In addition to this instruction, students are prepared to develop essential skills through volunteer opportunities and an internship. 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 applicant's current pastor), and written statements of the candidate's Christian experience, philosophy of education, and integration of faith and discipline. For more information, please see Liberty University's 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 (jkbrown2@liberty.edu), or the CAS Associate Dean, Dr. Alexander Mason (samason@liberty.edu).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Family Studies, Counseling, Human Services, Social Work, or related field from an accredited institution with at least 18 graduate credit hours directly related to course content covered in the Family and Child Development - Theories and Therapy of Play; Family Dynamics, Parenting; Early Childhood development.
• Professional experience in the field of counseling with children.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA, MFT, or PhD in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution.
• LPC; RPT.
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• Extensive professional experience in the field of counseling children and families.