CGHS - Instructor Doctor of Health Sciences (remote) 0.5FTE

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

A. T. Still University's College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS) is seeking an exempt, part-time Instructor (0.5 FTE) in the Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) program. This position reports to the Program Director, Health Sciences. The Instructor will teach health sciences and applied research project (ARP) courses in the DHSc online program.

The Instructor will engage in health sciences instruction with a commitment to excellence in teaching, service to the College and University, research that is collaborative and aligns with the mission of the University, service as an Applied Research Project Facilitator and Mentor, and rewriting/developing curriculum where appropriate. Specifically, the primary objectives of this position are to teach and develop courses in health sciences and applied research as well as contribute to the recruitment and mentorship with DHSc and MHSc students to continue on with their health courses so as to receive an MHSc and/or a DHSc degree. This is a renewable yearly contract for part-time employment. The position does not offer benefits. The position is remote, but requires minor travel for college meetings and graduation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching online courses.
• Facilitating student learning through regular interaction with the students.
• Developing and leading discussion as a content expert.
• Grading and providing substantive feedback for assignments in a timely manner.
• Communicating any student concerns to program director and/or department chair, and developing a proficiency in using the online learning management system.
• Serve on departmental, school, and university committees as assigned.
• Professional scholarship and service as appropriate.
• Interact in a collegial manner with everyone in the ATSU community and work collaboratively with instructional designers and academic advisors in the development and delivery of courses.
• Other duties as assigned by the program director, department chair, dean, or other institutional administrator.

Requirements:

Education & Experience

• At least 18 graduate hours in the health sciences or equivalent experience with a doctoral degree, a health professions and/or science related background.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching in a higher education/distance education environment.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated success in guiding doctoral research projects or chairing dissertations or capstone or applied research projects.
• Thorough knowledge of instructional design and methodology specific to distance learning and adult education.
• Thorough knowledge of principles of health sciences.
• Experience teaching research methods courses.
• Conducting primary research and a history of peer-reviewed publications are preferred.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.