Residential Professor of Marketing - School of Business

Job Description Summary

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. ‎

The Associate 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 Associate Professor based upon scholarly and professional achievements ‎‎after ‎‎attaining the rank of assistant professor. An earned doctoral degree from an accredited ‎‎institution in an ‎‎area relevant to the faculty member’s area of teaching or a terminal professional ‎‎master’s degree or ‎‎evidence of outstanding contributions in the faculty member’s professional or ‎‎academic field (e.g., as ‎‎recognized by one’s peers, nationally) is required. ‎ ‎

Associate Professors are contracted for 10, 11, or 12 months (24, 27, or 30 load hours, respectively). ‎‎Release from contracted teaching load is determined each semester by the Dean, per the Liberty University Faculty Handbook.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must have a Master’s degree in Marketing
• Degree must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Must agree with Liberty University’s statement of faith.
• Must demonstrate expertise in the field of Marketing.
• For assistant professor applicants, potential for excellence in scholarship in marketing and related areas is required.
• Dynamic class presence and student engagement, service orientation toward teaching required.
• Proven record of innovation and continuous process improvement
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicant should have a terminal degree in Marketing
• Experience in teaching at a collegiate level
• Experience in the field of Marketing
• Experience in digital marketing, data analysis, AI
• Industry experience driving marketing initiatives, budgeting, and brand awareness strongly desired
  
  
  

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

It is expected that the faculty member will 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. The candidate must be committed to the evangelical standards and mission of Liberty University. Faculty Member will be responsible for teaching courses as assigned. Faculty will take advantage of teaching moments and opportunities using weekly announcements and emails. The professor will also carry out various administrative tasks as dictated to them by their Chair, and other department administrators. These administrative tasks will include items such as roster verification, reporting items, and timely submission of final grades. Teach material from approved curriculum in accordance with assigned schedule to ensure student satisfaction. Assists students in achieving completion of objectives and learning outcomes. Provides regular and timely feedback to students. Participates in school retention initiatives by maintaining productive contact with students and by getting in touch with and aiding absent students. Advises students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors. Maintains and reports 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 mission. Other duties assigned. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate Marketing courses, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and university service including committee and outreach activities as appropriate to the faculty member's rank and expertise. Comfortable with technology and hybrid teaching modalities, in-person and virtual delivery.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications And Credentials

Education and Experience

We are seeking faculty who have earned a graduate degree or doctorate in Marketing

To teach at the baccalaureate level, faculty will need to possess a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the related discipline with experience desired. Relevant certifications are considered.

To teach at the Master’s or Doctoral level, faculty will need to possess a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the related business discipline and hold a related, conferred terminal degree.

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 to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer and scheduling 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 sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
  
  
  

Disclaimer Liberty University’s hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in 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 preference to members of their own religion. Liberty University is in that category.