Position Title:Health Science: Instructor, Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Fall 2021 Job Category:Faculty Department:Health Science - 2510110 Division:Academic Affairs Required Documents:Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2 Position Statement:

Founded in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is one of 28 institutions within the University System of Georgia. GGC is a premier 21st century liberal arts institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Serving nearly 13,000 students, GGC’s innovative practices, caring culture, and extremely affordable tuition are changing the game in higher education and changing the future for students at all levels, of all ages, and from all walks of life. Gwinnett County (pop. 920,000+) is home to a variety of businesses, including organizations involved in health care, education and information technology.

Description:

This position is a 10-month faculty position with administrative responsibilities. Faculty will receive course release and stipends for their administrative duties, congruent with College procedures. Faculty are evaluated in four areas: teaching, scholarship, student engagement, and service. The Faculty will teach in the Health Science discipline and will be the Practicum Coordinator for the Patient Navigation Concentration. The duties shall include, but not limited to, the following


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teaching courses, academic advising, evidence-based instruction, student recruitment, and maintaining course-related required USG and Institutional Effectiveness (SACSCOC) documentation.
Teaching responsibilities may include, but are limited to, Perspectives in Patient Navigation, Collaborative (and Advanced) Collaborative Care in Health Professions/Patient Navigation, and/or Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Oversight of the practicum requirements for the Patient Navigation concentration in the Health Science program, including working with external partners to identify appropriate practicum placements and writing and implementing Memoranda of Understanding with partners that offer practicum placements and working with the appropriate offices to execute legal agreements with these partners. These include practicum sites local medical, governmental, nongovernmental, and community organizations involved in population health, health evaluation, health informatics, and related areas. Advising students in preparation for practicum and orienting students to the environment relevant to their course of study. Ensuring that students and site preceptors submit practicum progress reports, practicum evaluation/feedbacks and reflection sessions, in both on-line and face-to-face settings. Writing annual reports identifying practicum placements and reporting evaluation metrics. Evaluating the student placement process and experience and design and implement improvements for future practicum placements Salary Commensurate with education and experience with excellent benefits. Minimum and Preferred

SalaryCommensurate with education and experience with excellent benefits. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Allied Health Science, or related discipline.
3 years of college teaching experience in diverse student populations, especially coursework in allied/clinical health programs with consistent excellence in evaluations of teaching, service and scholarship. Current or recent experience in the healthcare system with an understanding of the role of patient navigators, patient care representatives, and/or patient advocates in healthcare. Experience in the area of academic or other student advising, especially working with external entities to secure experiential learning opportunities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Allied Health Science, or related discipline.

Position Disclosure:Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Any resulting employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, as determined by Georgia Gwinnett College in its sole discretion. Georgia Gwinnett College, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Georgia is an open records state. PHYSICAL REUIREMENTSPosition requires local travel. Ability to lift and carry files and materials. Ability to move from one office to another office on campus. Adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone and in writing. Job takes place in normal environmental conditions. Position Status:Full-Time FLSA:Exempt