GENERAL SUMMARY

A full-time (core) faculty member at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) provides engaging clinically-focused learning opportunities for students in the health science professions, through face-to-face, blended, and online delivery methods. The faculty member is responsible for academic advising and overseeing final program projects. They provide service to the University through committee, curriculum improvement, and advocacy for the profession. The faculty are scholars, being involved in building and integrating knowledge for advancement of the profession and the University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching: provides student-centered learning through best practice teaching activities

• Uses learning assessment information to improve teaching and curriculum; participates in quality improvement initiatives to meet program and institutional goals

• Provides current, organized, error free instructional materials

• Maintains all components of the learning environment including online course portal management

• Establishes and implements an approved scholarship plan/faculty development plan as required by accreditation and university standards

• Stays current with clinical practice and evidence that support content area expertise and professional growth

• Disseminates scholarly work consistent with University policies and accreditation expectations

• Serves on programmatic and university committees as assigned

• Actively participates in his/her professional association

• Serves as university liaison in community and/or professional activities

• Uses release time that enhances the program (e.g. - clinical practice, consultation, advanced degree, research, service) as approved by the program director

• Participates in university governance, curriculum planning, and functions to support development and growth of the institution

• Performs course coordinator and lead instructor roles as assigned; works collaboratively with members of the team

• Advises students on academic, professional and/or personal issues while providing referrals when appropriate

• Provides other administrative duties as assigned

• Completes annual self-evaluation of faculty performance and sets goals for the next year in collaboration with the program director; is actively engaged in faculty development opportunities to meet performance goals

• Promotes professionalism by modeling and encouraging such behaviors inside and outside the classroom setting

• Supports and exemplifies the University’s core values

• Actively engages in interprofessional collaboration activities

• Upholds and enforces student and faculty handbook policies and University policies/procedures

• Terminal academic degree required.

• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience at the college/university level, at the Instructor rank.

• A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in the area of course content required.

• Experience with distance learning preferred.

• Experience in scholarly activity preferred.

• Committed to Mission and Values - Has a clear understanding of institution’s mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning journey.

• Contribute Knowledge to the Discipline - Compelled by the opportunity to contribute through research, scholarship professional practice or creativity.

• Accountable -Takes personal responsibility for own goals and outcomes to ensure student success. Establishes clear expectations, follows through on commitments to students and holds them accountable for assignments and performance

• Collaborative - Works cooperatively with others across the institution and beyond, including the community and through partnerships. Represents own interests while being inclusive and fair to others.

• Communicates Effectively - Adapts oral and written communication approach and style to the audience and based on the message. Also listens attentively to others.

• Drives Engagement - Makes students feel welcome, understood and valued. Creates a learning environment that is compelling, challenging and productive.

• Academic Discipline Expertise - Has sufficient credentials, industry expertise and/or experience in the discipline to teach according to the standards and qualifications required.

• Education Design - Designs learning experiences closely linked to learning outcomes including lesson planning, design of project, work integrated, group learning experiences, or interactive learning objects. Has depth of expertise in pedagogy, andragogy and overall learning effectiveness.

• Teaching Delivery/Learning Facilitation Skills - Manages small, large, blended, hybrid and/or online classrooms, monitoring and ensuring participation, managing one’s own and students' time and attention effectively.

Rank and compensation is a reasonable estimate and will be determined using the hiring range listed above and factors including, but not limited to, years of academic and clinical experience, educational degree obtained and physical work location, to the extent consistent with applicable law.

The University is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, genetic information, national origin ancestry, disability, marital status, military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.