Assistant/Associate Professor, Health Sciences (multiple vacancies)

Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Full-time Education

Posted on April 5, 2024

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Assistant/Associate Professor, Health Sciences (multiple vacancies)

Job Summary
The Department of Health Sciences currently houses the Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, the Bachelor of Science in Public Health, the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, and the Master of Science in Health Science. In addition, we offer three certificate programs, including a graduate certificate in Health Services Administration.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels in the Department of Health Sciences, specifically in the Health Sciences or Health Administration programs. The successful candidate will be expected to hold a record of excellent teaching as well as an ability to mentor students in discipline-relevant experiences. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in scholarly activities including, but not limited to, conducting research, presenting research results at professional conferences, producing publications, and pursuing external sources of funding to support such activities. The candidate is also expected to provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. The candidate will be expected to be an active member of the department participating in curriculum review and development. This position reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Health Sciences in the Marieb College of Health & Human Services.

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus, on-line, or at off-campus sites within our region.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

Teaching: Teaches select construction management courses as well as more advanced courses directly related to their specific area of expertise.
Scholarship: Demonstrates successful productivity in Health Sciences and/or educational scholarship over time.
Service: Performs service within the university as well as within their professional community.
Plan and teach lectures in assigned course.
Prepares syllabi, instruction materials, coordinates lectures, tests, and evaluates.
Keeps abreast of new information and developments in field of instruction.
Participate in curriculum development, student learning outcomes, and methods of assessment
Participate in student recruitment and admission selection
Participate in scholarly activities at University, regional and national events
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

Position requires a Doctorate in Health Administration, Health Sciences, Health Services Research, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Undergraduate and/or graduate level teaching experience at a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching expertise in quality improvement, healthcare finance, or health economics
Experience with CAHME accreditation or AUPHA certification
Research agenda focused on health administration or health sciences
Demonstrated experience in online teaching with the use of Learning Management systems (LMS)
3-5 years of post-secondary teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience or commitment to the use of technology in distance learning & university teaching. Interest in collaborating both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning. Must value continued scholarship and service to the school and university.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Appointment will be made at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank commensurate with the candidate's experience on a 12-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2024.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.

Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

Required Application Materials:

Unofficial Transcripts
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Statement of Scholarship
Five (5) Professional References

Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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