Lecturer in Athletic Training/Exercise Science

Job Details

Lecturer in Athletic Training/Exercise Science

Job ID: 299531
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

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Job Summary

Georgia College & State University is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our faculty as a full-time lecturer in the School of Health and Human Performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Athletic Training and Exercise Science and contributing to the academic community through service and outreach.

Key Responsibilities:
- Teach a variety of courses in Athletic Training and Exercise Science.
- Develop and implement innovative teaching methods and curricula.
- Mentor and advise students on academic and career goals.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.

This position carries a non-tenure track status.

Responsibilities

Teaching

- This position carries a 5/5 teaching load (15 credit hours per semester or 30 credit hours per academic year) with a possibility of summer teaching.
- This position also carries some service responsibilities without any requirements for scholarship/research.

Service

Lecturers are expected to support the advancement of the school, college and university mission by providing service to the institution.

Other Job Duties

Other job duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

- A doctoral degree in a closely related discipline is expected (PhD, EdD, DPT, DAT, DSc, DC, MD).
- Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S.3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)).

- BOC-ATC certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Additional certifications (NSCA-CSCS, NSCA-CPSS, NSCA-CSPS, ACSM-EP, ACSM-CEP, NHSSCA-HSSCC, NSCA-CPT, etc.) are desirable.

Preferred Experience

- Higher education teaching experience; strong communication skills, ability to work collegially; and familiarity with innovative and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable.
- Two years of clinical field-based experience in evaluation/rehabilitation in orthopedic injuries.

Proposed Salary

Maximum salary $61,000.00.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• List of References
• Transcripts