Health Human Performance Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.
Location
Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.
Job Summary
Faculty members in the Department of Health and Human Performance are expected to teach graduate and undergraduate nursing courses when academic background supports both tracks. Only faculty with advanced preparation toward the doctoral degree, or doctorally prepared, are expected to teach in the graduate level. The responsibilities of the faculty are to develop a healthy and caring environment that offers a variety of opportunities for active participation by the students in the learning process. Major responsibilities of faculty include teaching, tutoring, and professional development. All graduate and undergraduate faculty are responsible to the Department Chair related to the course planning and evaluation, student advisement, the registration process and other departmental and interdepartmental service and scholarly functions.
Faculty course loads include not more than 12 semester hours of coursework. This consists of no more than 9 classroom contact hours and no more than 16 clinical/field contact hours per week. Each term faculty are required to post daily office hours available for student advisement.
Faculty are assigned committee leadership tasks within the College and University. In addition to teaching and service commitments, faculty are expected to engage in scholarly endeavors, i.e. research-related activities, clinical practice, and/or writing for publication in referenced journals. Annual faculty evaluations consist of self-assessment goals, supervisory evaluations and student evaluations. This activity is directed by the Dean of the School and the Department Chair in the spring of each year.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Responsibilities
The following are the expectations of the faculty which include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and teach course content in a logical sequence: plan and prepare course content and curriculum, utilizing assessment and effective methodologies of instruction for the enhancement of learning.
• Evaluate students in classrooms and clinical settings, using designated criteria.
• Participate in curricula development and evaluation.
• Engages in scholarly activities including research and publishing.
• Participate on assigned Department/College/University committees.
• Maintain expertise in the field of study and teaching pedagogy by attending seminars, workshops, and classes for self-improvement and/or professional enhancement.
• Maintain active participation in professional organizations as appropriate.
• Participate in enrollment management activities and sharing professional expertise with colleagues and students beyond the classroom.
• Provide support and in some cases provide the leadership for student recruitment, marketing, and in general activities that build a program within the clinical setting.
• Support student activities, include course and career guidance to students, mentor, graduation, and foster a love of learning.
• Assist in the development of the departmental course schedule.
• Giving required forms and papers to Registrar's Office within the specified timeframe.
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance.
• Demonstrate procedures in nursing skills laboratory, supervise student demonstrations and evaluate student performances.
• Integrate theory with planned clinical performance.
• Orientate students to the clinical site and communicate clinical objectives to the student and the staff.

Required Qualifications

• Certified K-12 to teach in the state of Georgia.
• Minimum of master's or higher degree in area of Health and Physical Education with three years of experience.
• Experience with Edcation Accreditation process.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Experience with presenting information to both small and large groups.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree preferred.
• Experience in curriculum development and implementation preferred.

Proposed Salary
Salary is a per course rate.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter.
Resume.
Unofficial transcripts.
A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent didactic/clinical knowledge in the area of nursing specialization.
• Ability to counsel and advise students.

Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
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. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Institutional Values
Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.
Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.
Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.
Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.
Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.
Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:
* a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
* a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
* a successful pre-employment drug test
Equal Employment Opportunity
Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.