Position Details

All Valdosta State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching courses at multiple levels as needed in their respective disciplines. To carry out our comprehensive mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to successfully engage students as they launch or continue their intellectual journey.

Classification Information

Regular/TempRegularFull-time/Part-timeFull-Time Position Information

Position TitleLimited Term FacultyJob Search IdentifierFacultyProposed SalaryCommensurate with experienceGeneral Summary of Responsibilities

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences seeks applicants for a limited term, non-tenure track faculty position in the School of Health Sciences. Position will have faculty rank of Lecturer.

Reporting directly to the Interim Associate Dean of the School of Health Sciences, responsibilities include teaching a variety of courses within an exercise physiology program at the undergraduate and graduate level. Additional duties include student mentoring and committee service at the college and university level.

For more information contact Dr. Kasper, Interim Associate Dean – School of Health Sciences, via email mkasper@valdosta.edu or phone 229-253-2894

Required Qualifications

Masters’ Degree plus 18 hours at the doctoral level in exercise science/physiology or closely related field of study by hire date.

Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as scholarship. Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate in exercise science/physiology or closely related area. Broad teaching experience within Exercise Science curricula and NSCA or ACSM certification. Interest and expertise in strength and conditioning.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation.

Ability to communicate with reasonable accommodation.

Position Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time, fully benefited (30+ hours)Standard Hours40Compliance Requirements

Position Requires completion of VSU’s Annual Compliance Training course (such as State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/ Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Contracts 101. Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Worker’s Compensation.

Position Requires a Criminal Background Check.

Position May Require Credit Check (if using P-Card, working with Cash, etc.).

Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Teaching

Percentage Of Time70 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Academic Advising

Percentage Of Time15 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Committee Service

Percentage Of Time5Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberF00384Desired Start Date01/01/2020Open Date09/12/2019Close Date10/14/2019EEO Statement

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to minorities and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. What is your highest level of completed education?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • Specialist Degree
   • ABD
   • PHD

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Optional Documents