What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer of HSHM Health Sciences position at State of Colorado Job Opportunities?
Department Information
The School of Health Science and Human Movement's (HSHM) vision is to be the peoples’ choice for Health Science and Human Movement degree programs through the delivery of innovative instruction to establish diverse professions. The HSHM mission provides broad theory-based foundations which incorporate laboratory and field-based learning opportunities resulting in real-world experience, training, inter-professional education, and mentoring. Our diverse students develop skills that promote healthy lifestyles and fitness. Students graduate ready to seek employment or pursue advanced education in fields of health science, human movement, or related professions. Graduates are ethical and productive contributors to the health and wellbeing of their communities.
The School of Health Sciences and Human Movement offers 4 degrees:
- BS in Exercise Science, Physical Education and Recreation (emphasis in General Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning, Physical Education and Recreation)
- BS in Health Science (emphasis in General Health Science, Health Coaching, Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Nursing, and Public Health)
- BAS in Health Science and Administration (online degree for allied health professionals).
- MS in Athletic Training (3 2 program available)
Description of Job
Responsibilities of this position include teaching and mentoring undergraduate students in the Health Sciences programs; contributing to program curricular needs in Health Sciences; Contributing to other program needs such as advising, field experience liaison, etc; the teaching expectation is 24 hours per academic year and possible courses include, but are not limited to: Intro to Health Professions; Foundations of Public Health, Drugs and Healthy Lifestyles, Personal Health, Behavioral Facilitation, Seminar. This position requires fulfilling basic service duties to the program, college, university and/or profession. Scholarly activity is broadly defined to include mentoring graduate/undergraduate research projects, research, presentations, publications, professional consulting, interdisciplinary research collaborations, use of research in curriculum development and peer reviewed grants. This position may include additional teaching during the summer session annually with additional pay or possible rotation of load.
Primary Duties
Teach courses in the Health Sciences degree program in accordance with program needs and assessment standards. This includes preparing and presenting course materials according to department curricular needs; administering appropriate evaluation of student performance; selecting and ordering texts; preparing, administering, and grading assignments; and assigning final grades. It will also include proposing curriculum changes and program modifications to the Coordinator of Health Sciences and meeting with students during office hours concerning course assistance, mentoring or any other concerns.
Conduct and engage in scholarly activity such as professional research, presentations, publications, grant writing, review journals or textbooks, attend conferences, provide leadership on research projects etc.
Conduct student advising/mentoring to ensure appropriate course work is completed to accomplish program objectives. This requires the faculty member to establish, post, and communicate with students regularly scheduled office hours each week and more during registration periods (part of the office hours will be spent supporting teaching).
Ancillary Duties
Participating in service to the school, college, university and profession. Participate in committees, campus meetings, University functions, graduation, professional service work and other duties as assigned. This will include outreach to field-based sites for internship placement.
Participating in recruitment or retention activities, program review, assessment, strategic planning or other assistance to the school as needed.
Salary Range:
$42,000 to $46,000 - Additional compensation may be available for summer teaching.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Public Health or related field
- Strong collegial and collaborative skills
- Strong communication skills
- Experience with and commitment to work with diverse student populations
- Health Coaching or Public Health certificate
- Ability to teach a broad range of courses at the undergraduate level
- Contemporary experience in the field of Public Health, Health Promotion and/or Community Health.
- Successful experience in college teaching.
- Experience and/or commitment to work within a standard and performance-based teaching models
- Evidence of scholarly work and outcomes
- Experience and/or commitment to the use of technology as an instructional tool including teaching online or hybrid courses.
- Experience in student recruitment, outreach activities and curriculum development.
Supplemental Information
All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:
- a letter of intent (cover letter)
- a current resume or CV
- unofficial or official transcripts showing degree(s) conferred
- three professional references with current contact information within the online application or as an attachment. Personal references do not count toward this requirement.
Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, will receive full consideration.
About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the university to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible benefit plan
- Basic term life insurance
- Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Travel accident insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
- Annual and sick leave
- Retirement plans
- Employee and dependent tuition discounts
- State employee discounts via BenefitHub
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300 days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
The university reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the university's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.
Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the university complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.
Salary : $42,000 - $46,000
