Assistant Clinical Professor, Undergraduate Internship Coordinator, Health, Wellness and Occupational Studies

University of New England, United States

Updated: 44 minutes ago
Location: Biddeford, MAINE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Type Faculty
Faculty Track Clinical
Position Title Assistant Clinical Professor, Undergraduate Internship Coordinator, Health, Wellness and Occupational Studies
Employment Status Full Time
Months 10
Campus Biddeford, ME
Description
This position is a 10 month clinical track faculty position.
Our mission is to develop caring, collaborative scholars through a dynamic, student-centered, wellness and occupation-oriented educational program.
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site (https://www.une.edu/hr/benefits ) for additional information regarding UNE’s fantastic benefits package.
Responsibilities
  • Key responsibilities include teaching the concepts of health and wellness, coordinating student internships, and coordinating the WCHP First Year Experience. Additional responsibilities include pursuing clinical activities, student advisement, professional and university service, and inter-professional collaboration.
  • The candidate will teach 1-2 courses per semester in the areas of health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness practices.
  • The candidate will coordinate internships by developing and maintaining relationships with internship sites, meeting with students who are interested in internships to help them select and apply for an appropriate experience, completing necessary administrative processes, providing a pedagogical structure for students, and serving as a point of communication for students and internship sites.
  • The candidate will assist students in achieving success in their education by performing advising roles including: assisting students with course selection and progression towards graduation, and providing career support, resources, information, and referrals to appropriate services in the community and university.
  • The candidate will participate in Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies department level meetings and committees, provide support for student recruitment and retention, and engage with the WCHP Faculty Assembly. 


Supervision Exercised:
The candidate will engage in a collaborative relationship with the Administrative Coordinator who supports the program.
Supervision Received
The candidate will receive direct supervision from the director of the Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies program.
Qualifications
A minimum of a Master’s degree, terminal degree preferred, in Public Health, Occupational Therapy, Health Promotion, or a related field, plus up to 3 years of relevant experience in teaching and/or program coordination, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors will not be permitted to have an adverse influence upon decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

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Posting Number 2022F0076P
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