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Salary Depends on Qualifications Location 940 Second St. Portsmouth, OH 45662, OH Job Type Full-Time Job Number POS-148 Division Academic and Student Affairs Department ASA-Allied Health Sciences Opening Date 09/09/2026 Closing Date Continuous Job Description Summary The College of Health & Human Services is seeking a tenure-track faculty member to support the Bachelors of Science in Health Science (BSHS) Program in the Department of Allied Health. The BSHS degree provides both traditional and non-traditional students the opportunity to complete a degree as a completion to many of the Health Science Associate of Applied Science degrees, and also serves as a stand-alone Bachelor's Degree in the health science field. The anticipated start date is January 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, advising, scholarship, curriculum development, and service. The position requires a 4/4 undergraduate course load, with four courses each fall and spring semester. The department values candidates who can teach broadly across the BSHS curriculum. Possible courses to be taught, reviewed, and developed:

BSHS 3100

•The US Healthcare System

BSHS 3332

•Healthcare Ethics

BSHS 3343

•Research and Design for Healthcare

BSHS 4200

•Management Techniques for Healthcare

BSHS 4300

•Concepts of Healthcare Finance

BSHS 3400

•Epidemiology

BSHS 4250

•Leadership in Healthcare

BSHS 4500

•Legal Issues in Healthcare

BSHS 4100

•Healthcare Program Development

BSHS 4400

•Healthcare Policy and the Aging

BSHS 4600

•Survey of Diseases and Disabilities

BSHS 4490

•Health Science Capstone The search committee will review applications until the position is filled. Only online applications are accepted. Complete your application by clicking the Apply for this Job link above and including: a cover letter addressed to Dr. Tony Ward, Interim Dean, College of Health & Human Services, specifically addressing how your qualifications meet the posted minimum requirements of the position; CV; academic transcripts from all higher education institutions attended (official transcripts will be requested prior to hiring); 1 to 2-page statement of teaching philosophy; in the Professional References section of your application, enter a minimum of three references who can confirm your experience and abilities to perform the responsibilities of this position. Reference letters should be addressed to Dr. Tony Ward, Interim Dean, College of Health & Human Services Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be required to present a teaching and lab demonstration of their abilities. Specific questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Tony Ward, Interim Dean, College of Health & Human Services, at tward@shawnee.edu. Shawnee State University is the regional state university for South-Central Ohio. It is a primarily undergraduate, four-year public university with limited graduate degree programs. Enrollment is approximately 3,500 students. Shawnee State is located on the Ohio River in Portsmouth, Ohio

•a small city nestled in a beautiful, rural area of Southern Ohio. Portsmouth is approximately an hour drive from Huntington, WV, and two hours from Columbus or Cincinnati, Ohio. Additional information about SSU is available at www.shawnee.edu. Shawnee State offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications) including an attractive benefits package Overview of Employee Benefits . Employment with the University is dependent upon BOT budget approval for the fiscal year. Official transcripts and background check are required prior to hire. SSU seeks individuals who share our commitment to students as our first priority. Shawnee State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against any individual because of race, color, genetic information, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or military status. Minimum Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

College-level teaching experience. Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, advising, and mentorship. Ability to teach a variety of health science courses, including courses outside the candidate's primary specialization. Ability to teach effectively in an online format. Effective use of current instructional technology to engage students and support learning. Interest in supporting first-generation college students and students from diverse backgrounds. Commitment to active participation in the department, campus, and/or local community. Ability to engage students, both attracting and retaining students within the BSHS program. Minimum Qualifications A master's degree or higher in health science or closely related field with at least three years of college-level teaching experience or five years of relevant professional experience in an allied health field.