CareerPlan

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

Lynchburg, VAFull-time$64k–$83k2026-07-16 → 2026-11-12
On-site · United States

Core

Teach event planning, fashion design/merchandising, and related creative industries courses while developing curriculum and engaging in research/scholarship.

Role type

Assistant Professor (IC)

Builds

Course curriculum, educational programs, and research outputs

Domain

Higher Education / Event Management & Fashion Design

Required skills

Event planning, Fashion design/merchandising, Curriculum development, Higher education teaching, Public speaking, Student advising

Preferred skills

MFA or Doctoral degree, Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), ServSafe Certified, Teaching experience in higher education

Technologies

Learning management systems, Office productivity tools

Responsibilities

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.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC