Lecturer of Health Sciences

Location: CCGA- Main Campus (Brunswick)

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 286240

About Us

Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia! Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures. To learn more about the College of Coastal Georgia's Vision, Mission and Values please click here.

Location

Our campus is located at One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520.

Department Information

School of Nursing & Health Sciences

Why Join Us:

• Dynamic Teaching Environment: Be part of a vibrant academic community that values innovative and dynamic teaching methods.
• Collaborative Department: Work alongside dedicated colleagues who are passionate about advancing the field of Exercise Science and supporting each other's success.
• Opportunity for Growth: Contribute to the expansion and enhancement of our Health Science program, making a lasting impact on both the curriculum and the students it serves.

Job Summary

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences seeks dynamic candidate for a faculty position in the Exercise Science and Health Promotion tracks of the Health Sciences program. This is an academic year (10-month contract) non tenure-track appointment. The contract is expected to begin August 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Teach 15 credit hours (includes lectures and labs) per semester in the Exercise Science and Health Promotion tracks of the Health Science program, with some online instruction required
• Develop and update curriculum, course content, and lab manuals
• Maintain campus office hours, prepare lesson plans, course syllabi, lectures, other course materials such as quizzes and exams, submit grades and attendance reports, and maintain a commitment to high impact practices
• Supervise health science students in laboratory and internship settings
• Maintain lab environment including equipment updates, purchases, and repair
• Participate in assessment activities
• Conduct academic advisement and career counseling
• Travel to site locations
• A commitment to high impact practices.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Master of Science in Exercise Science, or related field

Other Required Qualifications

• Must possess a current valid drivers license with acceptable driving record and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report review

Required Experience

• In-person classroom/lab instruction or clinical practice experience working in the field of physiology, rehab, exercise science or closely related field, preferably in the last 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification (within 6 months of hire)
• Related health and wellness certifications including but not limited to: EP-C, CHES, ACSM-EP, or equivalents

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Exercise Science or related field (or be ABD)

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (912) 279.5740, or by email at careers@ccga.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.

Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the College of Coastal Georgia, as determined by the College of Coastal Georgia 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 statues, rules and regulations of this college 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. College of Coastal Georgia is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need or reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.

Other Information

The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow's leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu.