Within this setting, the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology is a dynamic and growing unit of over 50 faculty and staff serving over 2,000 majors enrolled in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. The department has undergraduate degree programs in: Health Sciences, Nutrition and Food Science, Sport Management, and Exercise Science. At the graduate level, the Department offers degree programs in: Coaching, Exercise Science, Nutrition, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Sport Management. The Department also has extensive connections to the Center for Rehabilitation and Independent Living (CRIL), which combines the expertise of faculty in the human movement sciences and clinical rehabilitation to improve the health and functioning of individuals in the region (https://chp.georgiasouthern.edu/cril/). One of the leading programs associated with the CRIL is Camp RAD, which is a summer camp that uses an interdisciplinary approach to empower transition-age youth with disabilities to live healthy, independent lives (https://chp.georgiasouthern.edu/cril/camp-rad/about-us/). Another leading program is Super Eagles, which pairs individuals with disabilities with a university student that develops and implements personalized physical activity programs for them (https://chp.georgiasouthern.edu/cril/super-eagles/).
Job Summary
Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology, the Clinical Instructor and Director of the CRIL will provide leadership and direct oversight of the CRIL, including the Camp RAD and Super Eagles programs. Specific administrative duties will include, but not be limited to: leading, directing, supervising and evaluating all facets of programming and special events; representing the Center with the public and university audiences as needed; serving as a departmental purchasing agent; assisting in maintaining the Center facilities and equipment to create a safe, clean and enjoyable environment; and communicating community-identified needs to potential campus partners and serving as a resource regarding emerging partnership opportunities. Depending on the successful candidate's specific education and background, they will also teach undergraduate courses in either our Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, or Coaching Education programs. This is a 12-month non-tenure track appointment.
Required Qualifications
Earned master's degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Health Education, Coaching Education, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Health Education, or Coaching Education by July 1, 2025.
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills;
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications;
Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives;
Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching Exercise Science, Physical Education, Health Education, Coaching Education courses at the college/university level.
Ability to teach online.
Experience working with grants.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIES
Open Until Filled.
Screening of applications begins November 25, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is July 1, 2025.
Contact Information
Keri Mans, Search Chair
Georgia Southern University
Electronic mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 912-344-3245
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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.
Conditions of Employment
All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.
Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
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