Clinical Instructor of Health Science Professions
- Employer
- Angelo State University
- Location
- San Angelo, TX
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- Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Health Science Professions at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Tx seeks applicants for a non-tenure-eligible Clinical Instructor in Health Science Professions. Candidates are required to have college teaching experience. Actual discipline is open to any area of healthcare with an anatomy and physiology emphasis. The candidate will be expected to collaborate with colleagues in teaching and devising the curriculum and lab activities for courses.
Teaching is the primary responsibility, but the successful applicant may also be expected to perform service and/or other departmental duties as assigned. Nine-month appointment with the possibility of teaching summer classes. Must be willing to teach morning, evening, and afternoon courses and labs.
Typical Duties/Job DutiesThe successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate level service courses (lectures and labs) in HSP for majors and non-majors, primarily anatomy and physiology, but with the potential to teach those courses related to their specialization. The candidate will be expected to collaborate with colleagues in devising curriculum and lab activities for various service courses. The applicant may also be expected to participate in departmental, college, and university level activities, advise students, and serve on departmental and university committees.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesThe successful applicant should possess strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and a desire to develop innovative learning experiences. Applicant should be dedicated to excellence in teaching and service with a strong commitment to high professional standards, both in and out of the classroom. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology sufficient to teach and assess academically rigorous undergraduate level courses. Exceptional teaching skills are a must as is the ability to collaborate with colleagues in a collegial and professional manner. Involvement in community service and professional development is highly encouraged.
Minimum QualificationsEarned M.S. in Biology, Biological Sciences, Athletic Training, or related field from an accredited institution with college level teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications Physical RequirementsMust be able to prep and utilize technology related to the assigned courses.
EEO StatementAngelo State University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and ensuring equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.
Posting Detail Information Posting Number F091P Open Date 03/27/2019 Close Date Desired Start Date 08/01/2019 Review Start Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Required Number of References Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Working at Angelo State University
Located in the heart of Texas, Angelo State University is a dynamic institution of higher education, and the second largest campus in the Texas Tech University System. A regional comprehensive institution granting master's level degrees and one doctorate, Angelo State University has been recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the nation's "Best Colleges" since 2010 and by the Chronicle of Higher Education in 2017 as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." Serving more than 10,000 students, ASU offers more than 100 majors and concentrations through our six colleges.
As more than half of ASU's graduates annually are first generation college students, they bring the motivation and work ethic that complement the commitment of ASU's faculty to teaching and scholarship. ASU's community of professionals is dedicated to preparing students to strive for success in their lives, in the growth of their communities, whether local or global, and in the pursuit of the common good of society.
ASU's 19:1 student-faculty ratio provides for personalized learning and results in accomplished graduates. The success of ASU alumni in graduate and professional school is superb and best exemplified by the average acceptance rate of more than 50 percent for medical school, compared to the statewide average of 35 percent.
Angelo State is an NCAA Division II and Lone Star Conference member with highly competitive men's and women's teams in 13 sports. The ASU women's track and field team won the 2010 NCAA Division II National Championship, the fourth national title in school history.
Location
San Angelo is at the center of a thriving community of 100,000 people in west central Texas. San Angelo straddles the boundary between the Texas Hill Country and West Texas and offers the amenities of both, including rivers and lakes and boundless skies with dramatic sunsets. Situated on the banks of the Concho, San Angelo today is an artists' haven that supports public art common and the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. The city boasts a symphony orchestra whose annual Independence Day Concert, celebrated a day early on July 3, attracts as many as 35,000 visitors to the outdoor stage downtown on the Concho River.
The city has commuter air service from American Airlines and is within comfortable driving distance of Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Lubbock. San Angelo offers the amenities of big city living with the slower pace, affordable cost of living and friendliness of a small town. With a host of shopping, restaurants, arts, culture, movies, outdoor recreation and family-oriented events, San Angelo has something for all tastes and interests.
History
The institution was founded in 1928 as a community college. By an act of the 58th Session of the Texas Legislature, the institution was designated as Angelo State College in 1965, the year it became a four-year, state-supported institution. The name was changed to Angelo State University in 1969. On Sept. 1, 2007, Angelo State University became a member of the Texas Tech University System.
ASU has a proud history of diversity, accepting Hispanics, who today make up more than 25 percent of the student population, from the very beginning. The institution enrolled African-Americans prior to Brown vs. Board of Education and one student broke the color barrier in Texas Intercollegiate football in 1953.
Academics
Angelo State offers courses through six colleges: Arts and Humanities; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Science & Engineering; and Graduate Studies. The university is recognized for its strong undergraduate programs overall. For example, ASU's Physics Department has been recognized as one of the top undergraduate programs in the country. The university supports a young and vibrant Honors Program and continues a long tradition, begun in 1948, of encouraging international studies.
The university is also known for incorporating research into many undergraduate offerings. One recent bachelor's degree recipient, for instance, received the McClung Award for the Best Paper published in the BIOS, the official publication of Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society. Another was one of eight graduate students nationally to earn a U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative Fellowship to support his graduate research.
Campus
Angelo State University's campus is situated on 268 acres in the center of San Angelo. The campus is lined with native live oak and pecan trees as well as imported palm trees. In addition to being one of the prettiest campuses in the region, it is one of the safest in Texas. The campus has ultramodern facilities with state-of-the-art technology support. ASU is home to the State of Texas Data Center, one of the state's two such facilities, which provide sophisticated computer processing and disaster recovery services for agencies and universities. Additionally, the university operates a 6,000-acre farm with a Management, Instruction and Research Center that includes a state-of-the-art meat laboratory.
Working at Angelo State University
Community is a term often used to describe Angelo State University. This applies to the work culture where core values such as a strong work ethic, communication, caring, loyalty, teamwork and integrity permeate the organization of approximately 1,800 employees. While traditions exist at ASU, so does vision, vision to improve programs and to adapt to society's needs.
Angelo State University offers comprehensive benefits, retirement and work life programs designed to meet the needs of employees and their families. Employee amenities include fitness and dining facilities, tuition fee reimbursement for staff, dependent scholarships, and free Internet access service.
Angelo State University offers job opportunities in teaching, information technology, athletics, student programs, and administrative support, to name a few. The university's employee community is dedicated to preparing and supporting students to discover the potential in their lives and their communities. ASU invites interested individuals to search for job opportunities at http://www.angelo.edu.
Angelo State University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to build a diverse workforce community.
- Telephone
- 325-942-2168
- Location
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2601 W. Avenue N
San Angelo
Texas
76909
US
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