Clinical Assistant/Assoc. Professor in Health Sciences

University of New Hampshire, United States

Updated: 8 days ago
Location: Durham, PENNSYLVANIA
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Position Details
Summary


Operating Title Clinical Assistant/Assoc. Professor in Health Sciences
Long Classification Title
Campus Location Durham
Department UNH CHHS Kinesiology Department
Summary of Position
The Department of Kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire is currently seeking applicants for a full-time 3-year appointment (with potential for renewal) as a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in the Health Sciences major to begin August 2024. Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. The University actively creates and nurtures a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and a shared spirit of inquiry. Our enterprising Health Sciences program is expanding, as such, we are looking for a committed professional dedicated to collaboration, health sciences education, and student engagement. Additional information on the Health Sciences program can be found on the department website: https://chhs.unh.edu/kinesiology/program/bs/health-sciences-major .
The successful candidate will have at least a master’s degree in a health-related discipline (i.e., Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Health Science, Physiology, Health Administration, or a related area). Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in an allied healthcare setting. Candidates should have evidence of successful teaching and have the knowledge to serve as principal instructor in courses such as Introduction to Health Sciences, Medical Terminology, Clinical Research Methods, Health Promotion/Prevention, Public Health, Pharmacology, General Medical Conditions, and Cultural Considerations in Healthcare. An interest or experience in medical simulation is preferred.
The candidate’s duties will include: (i) teaching undergraduate courses in the Health Sciences program via varying modalities (i.e., face-to-face, hybrid, or online), (ii) advising and mentoring undergraduate students in both coursework and health career preparation, (iii) curricular development, and (iv) contributing to the service mission of the university through departmental, university, community, and professional service.
The University of New Hampshire is the state’s public research university and provides comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. Students collaborate with faculty in teaching, research, creative expression, and service. The University of New Hampshire has a national and international agenda and holds land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant charters. The University serves the state of New Hampshire and the region through continuing education, cooperative extension, cultural outreach, economic development activities, and applied research.
The University seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Review of applications will begin February 12th 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following materials upon your application:
· Letter of application indicating how your qualifications and experiences fit the requirements of the position
· Curriculum vitae
· Names and contact information for 3 professional references
· Teaching statement
· Diversity statement that articulates how your efforts or experience would help the department and campus foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
Additional inquiries about the position can be directed to:
Lisa Waller, PA-C
Chair of Search Committee
Program Coordinator, Health Sciences Major
University of New Hampshire, Department of Kinesiology
Durham, NH 03824
[email protected] (e-mail)
Additional Job Information
Posting Number PF0836FY24
Acceptable Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will have at least a master’s degree in a health-related discipline (i.e., Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Health Science, Physiology, Health Administration, or a related area). Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in an allied healthcare setting. Candidates should have evidence of successful teaching and have the knowledge to serve as principal instructor in courses such as Introduction to Health Sciences, Medical Terminology, Clinical Research Methods, Health Promotion/Prevention, Public Health, Pharmacology, General Medical Conditions, and Cultural Considerations in Healthcare. An interest or experience in medical simulation is preferred.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/58925
Percent Time Information (FTE)
Faculty Information Renewable (Please specify below)
If Renewable or Number of years, please specify 3
Type of Position Clinical Faculty

Posting Details


Posting Date 12/22/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Closing Date
Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No
Appointment Type Regular
If TERM position with benefits, indicate projected end date
Departmental Information
This position is responsible for the supervision of Students
Special Requirements A background check will be required as a condition of employment.
EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
 
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

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