Lecturer Allied Health

Position Title: Lecturer (Allied Health)

Department: Allied Health

Campus Location:Washburn University

Application Deadline:Application review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants can be assured of full consideration if submitted by:May 13 2025.

Position Summary: Washburn Universitys Allied Health Department invites applications for the position of Bachelor of Health Science Lecturer to begin August 1 2025. This is a 9month fulltime nontenure track appointment as a Lecturer.

Each selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.

The Allied Health Department offers nationally accredited programs and offerings at multiple levels including associate baccalaureate and masters degrees.

Washburn University is a teachingfocused studentcentered public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its highimpact programs for firstgeneration students. Washburn has a student body of over 5500 undergraduate graduate and law students a significant and growing number of whom are firstgeneration and PellGrant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.

Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty staff and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages an excellent benefits program and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion modernization partnership achievement community and transformation. In 2024 Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for according to Great Colleges to Work For program.

Essential Functions:
Fulfill teaching expectations associated with nontenuretrack appointment. Teach 12hours per semester (either inperson or online according to departmental needs) or equivalent full workload as outlined in the faculty handbook.
Teach and develop curriculum according to course competencies as assigned and as dependent upon department needs which may include Bachelor of Health Science courses or some combination of classes consistent with the candidates training and interests.
Fulfill service expectations associated with nontenuretrack appointment by engaging in service activities in the department university and profession.
Advise students and maintain oncampus office hours in accordance with SAS and university policy attend meetings and engage in service activities in the Allied Health Department the School of Applied Studies the University the profession and the community.
Support Program Directors to assure effective program operations.
Adhere to all university policies and perform additional jobrelated duties as assigned or as appropriate.
Perform additional jobrelated duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:
Masters degree in a healthcare field from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
Minimum of three years of experience in the field of public health.
Demonstrated dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
Official educational transcripts are required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate degree in a relevant healthcare or public health field from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
Experience in grant writing and/or coordination.
Management experience in public health.
Leadership or administrative experience in a healthcare setting.
College/postsecondary teaching experience.
Experience in curriculum development instruction evaluation and academic advising.
Experience in program planning and assessment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:Please upload the following items as a pdf to the additional document field via the electronic application: a statement of teaching philosophy. Contact information for three current professional references will be collected as a part of the application form.
Any questions regarding this position may be directed to Mark Kohls Allied Health Department Chair at or.

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