Posting Details

Position Information

Position TitleAssistant Professor of Health Sciences (Health Promotions)Posting NumberFac00437Employment TypeFull-TimeBenefits AvailableYes Position Summary Information

Nature of Work

The Assistant Professor of Health Sciences assumes responsibility for classroom and laboratory instruction as well as teaching, advising, scholarly, and service requirements within the BS in Health Sciences program. This is a 10-month academic year position with tenure-track appointment.

Essential Duties

Applicants should exhibit expertise in clinical practice, research and education, and have the ability and desire to teach a range of courses leading to the BS degree in Health Sciences, concentration in Health Promotion. Potential courses to teach may include but are not limited to: US Healthcare System, Health Communications, Healthcare Law and Biomedical Ethics, Health Assessment & Evaluation, Survey of Environmental Health, Culture and Health, Health Promotion Theory and Methods, Concepts of Health and Disease, Nutrition, Consumer Health and Promotion, Health Promotion Curriculum and Education.
Additional duties include:
• Use student-centered teaching/learning strategies.
• Supervise health science students in the clinical setting.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Participate in advising students.
• Participate in Service-Learning activities.
• Participate in assessment and scholarship activities.
• Serve on college and school committees.

Minimum Qualifications and Training

• Earned Doctorate degree in Health Sciences or related discipline (ABD considered).
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
• Applicants should exhibit expertise in clinical practice, research and education, and have the ability and to teach in a BS in Health Sciences program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and be able to interact effectively with diverse groups of students.

Preferred Qualifications and Training

• Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, student-centered learning/teaching methods, and assessment.
• Ability to integrate appropriate technology and software in teaching.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The College of Coastal Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.


Based on the University system of Georgia’s policy, official sealed transcripts must be provided upon offer and acceptance of all Faculty positions.

CCGA Information

College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia. Located on Georgia’s coast, the College campus is in Brunswick with additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland. 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 baccalaureate degrees in American Studies, Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, French, Health Informatics, Interdisciplinary Studies, Mathematics, Nursing (BSN), Psychology, Public Management, Spanish, and Workforce Management and Leadership, as well as career associate degrees in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Nursing (ASN) and Radiologic Science. A veterans-friendly campus, the College is a designated Yellow Ribbon School. Approximately 3,000 students are served by more than 200 staff members and a teaching faculty of whom 52% hold doctoral degrees. 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

Posting Detail Information

Open Date11/11/2019Close DateOpen Until FilledYesPosting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first learn of this job opening?
   • Brunswick News
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Coastal CareerLink
   • College of Coastal Georgia website (www.ccga.edu)
   • Current/Former College Employee
   • Personal Referral
   • www.higheredjobs.com
   • University System Applicant Clearinghouse
   • Other
   • Indeed.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Georgia Department of Labor
2. * Are you currently employed by this College? If yes, enter the department name. If no, enter "No".

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have College level teaching and academic advising experience?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Have you previously worked within the University System of Georgia?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * How many years of experience do you have in this type position?
   • 1
   • 2
   • 3+
   • none
8. * What is your knowledge of service learning theory and practice?

   (Open Ended Question)

9. * What will your highest level of education be as of the anticipated start date?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associate Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • Doctoral Degree
10. * Has any licensing authority in Georgia or any other jurisdiction ever refused to issue you a license or ever revoked, annulled, cancelled, accepted surrender of, suspended, placed on probation, refused to renew a professional license, certificate or multi-state privilege held by you now or previously, or ever fined, censured, reprimanded or otherwise disciplined you?
    • Yes
    • No
11. * Are you currently under investigation or is a disciplinary action pending against your nursing license or any other license or certification that you hold in any state or territory of the United States?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Transcripts 1
5. Certification/Licensure

Optional Documents

1. Service Learning Philosophy
2. Transcripts 2
3. Transcripts 3
4. Other Documents
5. Other Documents 1