Health Instructor

Location: Perkinston

Job Title Health Instructor

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF FUNCTION:
Responsible for the teaching of assigned courses at assigned sites as well as the other duties and responsibilities inherent in this position. Reports to the chairperson of the School of Science & Kinesiology on the Harrison County Campus.

Job Duties

1. Assume responsibility for teaching subject matter in addition to good citizenship, respect for rights of others, respect for College property, and proper attitude.

2. Meet classes according to class schedule for the designated time periods.

3. Attend faculty or departmental meetings as requested.

4. Adhere to examination schedule unless prior permission is obtained.

5. Provide for reasonable accessibility to students for conferences, advisement, or tutorial assistance. Full-time faculty refer to Administrative Statement No. 213. Part time instructors are expected to be available at least one contact hour for each three-hour credit course per week or the equivalent.

6. Provide advising for students as necessary.

7. Maintain adequate records for all students and make timely reports as requested by Department Chairperson or College Administration.

8. Utilize available instructional support services, such as LRC, offered to students and faculty.

9. Conduct evaluation of classes according to College procedures using the standardized evaluation instrument.

10. Ensure instructional methodology and requirements are consistent with the College and respective departments.

11. Follow established policies and procedures to enhance instruction and contribute to the successful accomplishment of College goals, course objectives, student achievement, and professional development.

12. Serve as a public relations representative for the Community College system.

13. Supervise and participate in extracurricular activities as assigned by administrative staff.

14. Ensure adequate evaluation of students' progress.

15. As assigned, provide faculty representation on college governance councils as described in the college Planning Manual.

16. Participate in college or state level academic/instructional committees as assigned.

17. Teach courses assigned by Dean of Teaching and Learning.

18. Actively recruit students.

19. Understand the mission of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College as it pertains to helping students to perform in the classroom at the level of their capabilities.

20. Perform other such duties and responsibilities as assigned by respective departments or college administration.

Mandatory Qualifications

(M1) Master's degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation;
Recreation Education;
Human Performance; or Exercise Science from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning; or Master's degree with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Health, Physical Education and Recreation;
Recreation Education;
Human Performance; or Exercise Science from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

(M2) CPR Certification or commitment to obtain this certification.

(M3) First-Aid Certification or commitment to obtain certification.

(M4) Community college and/or college-level teaching experience in Health, Physical Education.

(M5) Written and interpersonal communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

(D1) Part-time or full-time experience in instructing and supervising fitness education classes in a structured exercise program.

(D2) Familiarity with basic Internet, E-mail and Word Processing functions.

(D3) Multi-media instructional delivery experience.

EEO Statement

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number , email address compliance.

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including:
Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS;
Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS;
Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, Mississippi Gulf Coast Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS;
Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS;
West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 06/16/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):

Dr. Angela Bruni

Harrison County

Sciences and Kinesiology

angela.bruni