About Us
As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.
Blazer Creed
Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.
Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.
Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.
Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.
As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.
Job Summary
The School of Health Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences seeks applicants for a twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Lecturer beginning August 1, 2025. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise and participating in service at the school, college, and university levels.
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences has programs of study at the undergraduate and graduate level. The School of Health Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and Health Sciences, an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, a minor in Nutritional Science (online), and a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology. The undergraduate Exercise Physiology program is accredited by CAAHEP. The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by CODA. The School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner and Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Nursing Practice. The nursing programs are accredited by CCNE. For more information on the College visit https://www.valdosta.edu/colleges/nursing-and-health-sciences/ .
APPLICATION
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- Names and contact information for at least three professional references (include email)
Review of completed applications will begin July 7, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. For more information on the position contact Dr. Kasper, Search Chair, via email [email protected] or phone 229-333-5959.
Responsibilities
Department Summary
Teach primarily in the Health Sciences program at the undergraduate level. Additional duties may include teaching in the undergraduate Exercise Physiology program and the online Nutritional Sciences minor. Participating in service at the school, college and University levels.
Typical Allocation of Duties:
Teaching and Service - 100%
Teaches classes and meets assigned service obligations.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Broad teaching experience within a health or fitness related curricula.
- Experience in academic programs with an interdisciplinary studies focus.
- Experience working in a healthcare or fitness related field.
- Current licensure (e.g., RN, AT, etc.) or healthcare certification (e.g., ACSM, NSCA, CHES, ATC, CPH, etc.).
- A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting.
- A record of mentoring students.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants are required to provide:
- professional references with current contact information
- documentation of academic credentials
- employment history
Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:
- ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
- view social media outlets, and
- remove job postings without additional notification.
Employment is contingent upon:
- successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
- reference checks
Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:
- satisfactory credit check
- successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- pre-employment drug testing
- confirmation of credentials
After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:
- New employee orientation
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VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
- USG Ethics Policy
- Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy
- Drug Free Workplace
- Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Motor Vehicle Policy
- Workers Compensation (new hires)
- Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)
- USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)
- Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving
Equal Employment Opportunity
Background Check
- Standard
Accommodations
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of Human Resources at [email protected].
