St. Petersburg College

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Assistant/Associate Professor, Health & Human Services

DEPARTMENT: Baccalaureate in  Interdiscplinary Health and Human Studies SITE: HEC

SALARY SCHEDULE: Instructional 12 Month GRADE: N/A

BASIC FUNCTION:

A faculty member at SPC has the primary function of instruction, coaching and student development. Secondary functions include assisting the College in developing and maintaining a quality program of instruction, providing service to the College and continuing professional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches undergraduate level courses in the Interdisciplinary Health and Human Studies and other related programs.

• Develops innovative methods, adopts interactive teaching/instructional methods and collaborative learning experience to deliver quality education.

• Motivates students encourages learning and achievement.

• Designs, analyzes, and improves the program curriculum and achieves quality at the national level.

• Develops and enhances courses to meet program goals and course objectives.

• Provides counseling and advising to students for curriculum support and career enhancement.

• Maintains positive working relationships with faculty, staff and administration.

• Mentors new adjunct/Full-Time Faculty.

• Facilitates active programs of student-professional development.

• Practices and promotes academic excellence and scholarship.

• Supports collaboration with other schools, key industries and executes programs with industry partners.

• Participates on college committees- enhances quality of the SPC environment

• Works flexible hours with willingness to travel to surrounding counties/campuses/nationally and internationally.

• Keeps abreast of developments in the area of interest: participates in related professional activities.

• Other duties as appropriate

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Doctorate preferred or Master’s Degree; in  Management ,Health Sciences,  Allied health field or related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

Experience in college/university teaching, for a minimum of two years.  At least five years of practical experience (certification and/or licensure) in allied health or human services field.  

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

A distinguished record of excellence in professional or teaching career.  Demonstrated ability to work with Industry, faculty, staff and the community.  Excellent computer skills and background in distance education. Strong written and oral communication skills; and managerial experience preferred. 

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