Asst, Assoc, Professor - Educator, Health Sciences, Dept. of Rehabilitation, Exercise & Nutrition
University of Cincinnati
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Posted: 25-Feb-25
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Internal Number: 98368-en_US
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
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Job Overview
The Health Sciences Program at the University of Cincinnati in the Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is searching for full-time faculty educators who will contribute to the department?s teaching, service, and research missions. This is a 9-Month per year Educator position with rank commensurate with Education and experience. The preferred start date is August 2025 but could be flexible.
About The Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
The Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise & Nutrition Sciences is one of the academic units in the College of Allied Health Sciences. Our undergraduate Health Sciences program offers the degree of BS in Health Science with an emphasis in the concentrations of Pre-AT, Pre-Med, Pre-OT, Pre-PA, Pre-Pharm, Pre-PT and online completer programs in pre-OT and Health Sciences. Our department also offers graduate degrees in Master of Athletic Training, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Master of Nutrition Sciences and PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. The department is housed in the brand-new Health Sciences Building located on the UC Medical Campus. Our Health Sciences program prides ourselves in having varied faculty expertise allowing for both a clinical and applied performance background within our undergraduate curriculum.
Essential Functions
The responsibilities of this position are teaching and service to the Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences (RENS) and College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS).
The primary teaching responsibilities include courses in the undergraduate Health Sciences program as assigned by the Program Director or Department Chair.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, course instruction, course development, participation in student recruitment, retention, and admissions activities, participation in program committee work, including program evaluation and accreditation tasks, and other activities as assigned by Department Chair or Program Director.
Position requirements will be consistent with faculty evaluative criteria and the missions of the University, College, and Department.
Ability to teach musculoskeletal anatomy or motor control including labs
Demonstration of college level teaching
An equivalent of more than two (2) years of relevant full-time work-related experience
Current knowledge and skill in the use of computer technology and educational learning management systems
Strong interpersonal skills including communication, problem solving, conflict management, and follow-through
Interest and ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
Additional Qualifications Considered
Experience with musculoskeletal surface anatomy (palpation) labs or clinical background
Experience teaching motor control
Ability to teach a range of the undergraduate Health Sciences courses including exercise prescription for special populations (e.g. older adult, children) and interprofessional education
PhD in related Health Sciences field
An equivalent of four (4) or more years of relevant full-time work-related experience
Demonstration of two (2) years of full-time college level teaching experience
Experience mentoring student research projects
Experience in online teaching instruction
Credentialing through nationally recognized certifications such as ACSM and NSCA
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
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