Assistant Professor - Social Sciences (Public Health) at Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD 21158
About the Job
Ten-month faculty are assigned primarily teaching duties of 30 Teacher Load Hours (TLH) during an academic year (approximately 30 credits). The work expectation for faculty is 37.5 hours per week for professional duties; however, actual hours worked on- and off-campus in any given week can vary according to grading, class preparation requirements, meeting schedules, professional development activities, and office hours. Ten-month faculty responsibilities are primarily to teach students and assess learning and secondarily to engage in professional development and to provide service to the college community. Faculty report to either the Division Chair or the Program Director.
Essential Job Functions
- Teach the equivalent of 30 teaching load hours of exercise science credit courses during an academic year to include HLTH-101, HLTH-150, HLTH-210, HLTH-225, and HES-112 in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
- Hold classes as scheduled.
- Design assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learning.
- Provide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks.)
- Check and respond to all emails within two business days.
- Post the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week and maintain a currentgradebook in the Learning Management System.
- Hold required office hours.
- Assist students and direct them to appropriate resources.
- Contribute to student retention and completion initiatives.
- Participate in outcomes assessment and respond to data.
- Collaborate with student support offices and professionals.
- Report grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessary.
- Engage in professional development.
- Attend required meetings and complete mandatory trainings.
- Serve on committees to support the college mission.
- Adapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its students.
- Follow policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements to Perform Work
- Master s degree in Public or Community Health
- Two years of college-level teaching experience
- Ability to use technology in teaching
- Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive
PREFERRED:
- Two years of full-time experience in an academic coordinator role, preferably at a community college
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification
Supplemental Information
SALARY INFORMATION
This position will be placed on the 10-month College faculty salary scale. Salary range listed is for Assistant Professor level. Actual salary and faculty rank placement is based on qualifications and experience. Position includes an excellent fringe benefit package.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This work is normally sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
- Hear/talk/communicate Must be able to exchange information and communicate
- Visual acuity - Ability to perceive or detect surroundings
- Mental acuity Able to focus, concentrate, understand, and convey subject matter
- Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding)
- Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
College campus, direct contact with diverse students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, common and shared areas, offices, and campus environments. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms. Use of safe work place practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations and all College policies.
To qualify for employment, selected candidates must:
successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or DC as of the first day of employment
be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship
Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Carroll Community College is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
Carroll Community College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.
