{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:11.217Z","occupation":{"soc":"25-1192.00","title":"Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary","group":"Educational Instruction & Library","sector":"61","jobZone":5,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers postsecondary Family and Consumer Sciences teaching across undergraduate and graduate instructional, research, curriculum development, and departmental leadership contexts at institutions requiring advanced graduate preparation.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Course syllabi and homework assignments — draft and organize under faculty mentorship for undergraduate Family and Consumer Sciences courses.","Lecture content on foundational topics such as nutrition and child development — prepare and deliver with structured guidance in a postsecondary classroom setting.","Student assignments and laboratory reports — evaluate and assign preliminary grades using established rubrics under departmental supervision.","Classroom discussions on consumer sciences topics — facilitate with faculty guidance, encouraging student participation in introductory course sections.","Student attendance records and grade logs — maintain accurately in departmental learning management systems following institutional record-keeping protocols.","Current peer-reviewed literature in Family and Consumer Sciences — review and summarize to stay informed of emerging field developments under faculty direction.","Examination materials — administer and collect in accordance with institutional academic integrity policies under senior faculty oversight.","Word processing and presentation software — use to produce course handouts and lecture slides for postsecondary FCS instructional settings.","Course learning objectives — align with departmental curriculum standards when developing initial lesson plans in a supervised teaching role.","Student comprehension and engagement — monitor during lectures and adjust delivery pace with guidance from supervising faculty in introductory courses."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Lecture series on food science, nutrition, and family studies — prepare and deliver independently to undergraduate cohorts in a postsecondary FCS department.","Course syllabi, assignment sequences, and instructional handouts — develop and refine routinely for multiple course sections with minimal administrative oversight.","Student class work, projects, and examinations — evaluate and grade consistently using self-developed rubrics aligned to course-level learning outcomes.","Classroom and laboratory discussions — initiate, facilitate, and moderate to promote critical thinking among undergraduate students in FCS laboratory and seminar settings.","Professional conferences and field journals — engage with regularly to maintain currency in consumer sciences, nutrition, and family studies research.","Grading and attendance data — compile and manage in database management and spreadsheet software to meet institutional reporting requirements.","Instructional methods and course content — revise semester-to-semester based on student performance data and evolving disciplinary standards.","Examination construction and grading workflows — coordinate independently or delegate to graduate teaching assistants with appropriate quality checks.","Active learning strategies — apply across varied FCS course contexts, including case studies and lab practicals, to address diverse student learning needs.","Calendar and scheduling software — use to coordinate office hours, assignment due dates, and course milestones across multiple course sections."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Graduate and undergraduate lectures on specialized FCS topics such as dietetics, consumer behavior, and early childhood education — design and deliver autonomously with scholarly depth and pedagogical rigor.","Comprehensive curricula for FCS degree programs — plan, evaluate, and revise independently by integrating discipline-specific accreditation standards and current research.","Complex student performance challenges — diagnose and address through adaptive instructional strategies and individualized feedback in graduate and undergraduate courses.","Non-routine assessment scenarios, including academic integrity disputes and grade appeals — resolve through independent judgment aligned with institutional policy.","Cross-disciplinary research literature in psychology, sociology, nutrition, and consumer sciences — synthesize and incorporate into course content to reflect the full scope of FCS scholarship.","Faculty colleagues and departmental administrators — collaborate with proactively to coordinate instructional consistency across multi-section FCS courses.","Graduate students completing theses or capstone projects — supervise and evaluate with expert-level disciplinary feedback in Family and Consumer Sciences.","Instructional technology tools including computer-based training software and information retrieval systems — integrate strategically to enhance learning outcomes in postsecondary FCS environments.","Program-level student learning outcomes — assess systematically using data aggregated across semesters to inform evidence-based curriculum improvements.","Professional associations and conference presentations — participate in actively as a subject-matter contributor, representing the institution's FCS program in scholarly venues."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Departmental curriculum frameworks for Family and Consumer Sciences degree programs — lead the design, evaluation, and reform of across undergraduate and graduate levels to meet accreditation and workforce demands.","Junior faculty and adjunct instructors in FCS — mentor and develop through structured observation, coaching, and pedagogical feedback to elevate departmental teaching quality.","Strategic direction for research and instructional priorities in Family and Consumer Sciences — set in alignment with institutional mission, external funding opportunities, and community needs.","Cross-departmental and interdisciplinary teaching initiatives — lead by establishing collaborative partnerships with psychology, public health, and education faculty to broaden FCS program impact.","Institutional policies governing academic assessment, student records, and faculty evaluation — inform and shape through participation in governance committees and administrative leadership roles.","Departmental adoption of emerging educational technologies and pedagogical innovations — champion and implement at scale, guiding faculty through sustained professional development.","Grant proposals and sponsored research projects in consumer sciences, nutrition, or family policy — lead development and execution, positioning the department as a recognized scholarly contributor.","National and regional professional organizations in Family and Consumer Sciences — represent the institution through leadership roles, keynote presentations, and editorial service.","Systems-level analysis of program outcomes, retention rates, and graduate placement data — conduct and use to drive long-range departmental planning and accreditation self-studies.","Organizational culture of intellectual inquiry, equity, and student-centeredness within the FCS department — model and sustain through consistent leadership behaviors and policy advocacy at the college or university level."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}