Assistant Professor of Health Sciences

Inside Higher Ed; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A public educational institution seeks an experienced Assistant Professor of Health Sciences to teach courses, advise students, and engage in community outreach. The role requires a master's degree and teaching experience, with a preference for a doctoral degree. Responsibilities include curriculum development and participation in departmental committees. The position offers a supportive environment for professional growth and various employee benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a recognized agency required, preference for Health Science or Public Health.
• Two years of teaching experience in the discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Engage in community outreach and student organization activities.
• Maintain expertise in the chosen field with ongoing professional development.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in Health Science or related discipline

Doctoral degree in Health Science or related discipline (preferred)

Tools

Multimedia teaching technologies

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Health Sciences

Location: MGA - Macon

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 290947

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi‑campus public institution, offers bachelor and graduate degrees across five campuses (Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins) and a fully online campus. With an enrollment of 8,400 students, MGA provides affordable, high‑quality education and operates six academic schools, including a flagship aviation program.

Job Summary

Middle Georgia State University seeks an experienced Health Science professional and educator to serve as faculty in the Department of Respiratory Therapy and Health Science. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, guiding internships, engaging in scholarly activities, and serving on departmental and university committees. The role emphasizes curriculum development, pedagogy integration, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Teaching (60%)

• Instruct assigned didactic courses and internships.
• Maintain regular office hours for student support.
• Prepare course syllabi, outlines, daily lesson plans, and related materials.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance course quality, including curriculum review.
• Maintain enrollment records and student grades.
• Design creative health‑science learning experiences.

Service (20%)

• Support university and community outreach and promote student engagement.
• Advise and lead student organizations and related activities.
• Engage with professional associations and discipline projects.
• Assist new and continuing students with course advisement and recruit activities.

Scholarship (20%)

• Maintain expertise in the chosen field with ongoing professional development.
• Use modern teaching technologies, including multimedia and distance learning.
• Pursue scholarship of teaching and research relevant to the discipline.

Student Success & Other Duties

• Contribute to departmental, school, and university work.
• Assist with outreach activities as directed by the Chair.
• Attend required committee meetings, workshops, and events.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward work, students, colleagues, and administration.
• Set annual professional growth objectives with the Chair.
• Support accreditation efforts and prepare university documents such as catalog, handbook, and brochures.
• Adhere to the Faculty Handbook of MGA.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; preference for Master of Science in Health Science, Public Health, or related discipline.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Health Science, Public Health, or related discipline from a regionally accredited agency.
• Experience in teaching and scholarly research activities.

Required Documents to Attach

• Letter of interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental, vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance, sick leave, vacation leave, parental leave
• Retirement plan, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement

USG Core Values

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Respect

Institutional Values

• Stewardship
• Engagement
• Adaptability
• Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It recruits, hires, trains, promotes, and educates persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in accordance with state and federal laws (Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, etc.). For questions, contact the Office of Human Resources at 877.251.2644.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal history check, verification of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.