Lecturer of Health Science

Job Title:

Lecturer of Health Science

Location:

Gordon State College
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

This position is responsible for conducting college courses for undergraduate students in the field of Public Health.

Major Duties:

• Teaches undergraduate courses appropriate to his/her appointment and credentialing.
• Plans and conducts classes in a manner conducive to creating an effective learning environment which helps students achieve the educational outcomes set by the college.
• Compiles, administers and evaluates examinations and assignments. These evaluations should be based exclusively on academic performance.
• Serves as an effective advisor to students on academic curricula, course selection and graduation requirements. Also provides career advice when applicable.
• Attends and participates in registration as required.

Other Duties:

• Maintains the required number of office hours each week.
• Prompt and regular in performing job responsibilities.
• Available to teach classes at night and off-campus.
• Attends graduation.
• Maintains a constructive attitude with students and co-workers.
• Serves on faculty committees at the department, college or system level as elected by the faculty or appointed by the administration.
• Supports student activities by serving as a club advisor and/or by attendance at student functions.
• Serves the college and community by providing expertise in his/her field to colleagues, schools, businesses and other organizations.
• Exhibits professional growth and development.

Master Degree in Public Health or a Master's Degree with at least 18 Graduate Semester hours (27 quarter hours) in any combination of the qualifying field.

PhD/EdD in Qualifying Field.

Previous teaching experience in higher education.

Formal training in teaching online.

• Strong written verbal, analytic, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the field of public health and health sciences.
• Knowledge of college program requirements.
• Knowledge of classroom practices, teaching methodologies, assessment systems, and educational technology.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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