RTA Lecturer, Health Sciences
About the role
James Madison University’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies invites applications for a Lecturer (Renewable Term Appointment) in the Department of Health Sciences. The department offers a dynamic Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences curriculum focused on understanding disease causes, wellness strategies, and scientific analysis of health concerns for individuals and populations. Faculty are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and strive to create a welcoming learning environment that promotes dignity, caring, and fair treatment for all. This is a full‑time, exempt position with an anticipated start date in January 2027 for the spring semester. The appointment is a 10‑month renewable term appointment at the Lecturer rank.
Responsibilities
- Teach multiple in‑person undergraduate Health Sciences courses within the general education curriculum, including large‑enrollment sections (160 students each) of HTH 100 Personal Wellness, a 3‑credit course option in the General Education – Well Being Area
- Teach undergraduate courses within the Health Sciences major curriculum, such as Introduction to Health Sciences and Population Health Determinants
- Develop and deliver engaging and evidence‑based instruction appropriate for undergraduate students
- Use appropriate instructional technologies and learning management systems
- Provide student support through office hours and other appropriate instructional activities
- Engage in ongoing professional development related to teaching and the Health Sciences discipline (e.g., attending professional conferences, maintaining CEUs, and/or maintaining certification credentials)
- Participate in service at the departmental, college, and university levels
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
- Earned master's degree in health sciences, health education and promotion, public health, or a related field prior to the start date
- Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching or relevant instructional experience
Preferred qualifications
- Prior university‑level teaching experience
- Experience teaching large‑enrollment undergraduate courses
- Experience teaching Personal Wellness, health promotion, public health, health education, or related coursework
- Evidence of student‑centered teaching practices
- Experience with curriculum or course development
- Prior professional service at the department, college, university, or professional association level
- Evidence of professional development