Instructor

Position Information

Classification Title Instructor FLSA Faculty Rank Instructor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are a master's degree in health promotion, public health, health communication or related discipline prior to the start date.

Position Summary

The Department of Health Promotion and Behavior (HPB) in the College of Public Health, University of Georgia, invites applications for a non-tenure track Instructor position. The position is an academic year appointment (9 months) with an opportunity to supplement salary during the summer.

The successful candidate will teach primarily undergraduate courses in the Health Promotion & Behavior (HPB) department. The position will be 100% instruction. Applicants should be able to teach topics including, but not limited to: program planning and evaluation, E-portfolio creation, technical writing for public health, community health and wellness, and health disparities. The University of Georgia has a widely respected Center for Teaching and Learning for pedagogical enhancement that will be available for course development and instructional support.

The University of Georgia is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to educating a diverse student body, including various learning styles, and excellence of the academic community. We not only strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to consider applying for this position, but we also maintain that all candidates should share our commitment to enriching our institutional missions of teaching, research, and service.

Additional Requirements Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preference will be given to candidates with a completed doctoral degree.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Preferred qualifications include demonstrated excellence in undergraduate instruction, and ability to integrate emerging technology into classroom instruction.

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.