Lecturer -  Health and Human Performance

About Us

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

The department of Health and Human Performance is seeking a lecturer. The candidate will be expected to teach at least 12-15 hours each spring and fall semester consisting of undergraduate and/or graduate courses. These teaching opportunities may include courses in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, or Athletic Training. There may also be additional teaching assignments depending on departmental needs, the individual’s interests, educational background and skill level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach course content in logical sequence: plan and prepare course content and curriculum, utilizing assessment and effective methodologies of instruction for the enhancement of learning
• Evaluate students in classroom and clinical settings, using designated criteria
• Participate in curricula development and evaluation
• Engage in scholarly activity including research and publishing
• Participate on assigned Department/College/University committees
• Maintain expertise in field of study and teaching pedagogy by attending seminars, workshops and classes for self-improvement and/or professional enhancement
• Maintain expertise in field of study and teaching pedagogy by attending seminars, workshops and classes for self-improvement and/or professional enhancement
• Maintain active participation in professional organization as appropriate
• Participate in enrollment management activities and sharing of 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
• Give required forms and papers to the Registrar’s office within the specified timeframe
• Maintain appropriate records of student performance
• Demonstrate procedures in Health and Human Performance 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
• Perform other job-related duties as required

Required Qualifications

Minimum of Masters in area of Health and Human Performance related professions required

College/university level teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral Degree Preferred

University teaching experience preferred. Certification through NSCA, ACSM, NATABOC or other national organization is preferred

Proposed Salary

Salary range is from $50,000 to $60,000

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

Experience in curriculum development and implementation preferred

Excellent didactic/clinical knowledge in area of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine specialization

Skills

Proficient in computers (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint & Adobe).

Abilities

Must be able to multi-task

Strong communication skills and the ability to work with people from various backgrounds and experiences

Ability to counsel and advise students

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. 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.