Instructor Allied Health

POSITION SUMMARY:

This faculty position is for a healthcare educator responsible for providing high-quality instruction in classroom and laboratory settings to students pursuing careers in allied health fields (such as pre-physical therapy, pre-athletic training, pre-occupational therapy and fitness management). Instruction is delivered across various modalities including face-to-face, hybrid and online formats.

This is a full-time, 10-month appointment.

The Associate Dean of the School of Nursing & Health Professions.

• Assume all professional responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.
• Participate in institutional service activities.
• Actively participate in discipline, department, and university committees
• Maintain familiarity with current texts, instructional materials, teaching aids and techniques related to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
• Update and revise course content and teaching methodology to maintain currency and relevance according to the curriculum plan.
• Participate in program assessment and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in research and scholarly activities independently or collaboratively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Collaborate with Associate Dean to make budget recommendations and capital planning.
• Participate in faculty meetings and departmental initiatives.
• Participate in full academic regalia in official graduation ceremonies.
• Collaborate in small and large group settings on programmatic and curricular decisions.

• Master’s degree in allied health related field; with preference given to a Master’s of Science in Exercise Science.

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science or
• Doctorate in an allied health field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Exercise Sciences
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of office technology and the aptitude to learn applicable computer software.
• Effective teaching, learning and course assessment skills.
• Knowledge of curriculum principles and design
• Maintenance of confidentiality in work performance.
• Ability to resolve problems and conflict.
• Success with diverse student and faculty/staff recruitment initiatives.

• Independently initiate and complete comprehensive work assignments
• Organize and implement work procedures
• Plan, organize, and direct the tasks of others
• Research, gather, analyze, and interpret data

• Full-time position with 40 hours/week.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Hours are variable, generally 8 am to 5 pm with occasional evening and/or weekends dependent upon program or campus events.

The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable laws), age (40 or older), religion, political beliefs, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and education services.

Rogers State University is a regional four-year university serving northeastern Oklahoma and the Tulsa metropolitan area.