Title: NSUF0083 - Clinical Instructor for Health/Exercise Science Internships

State Role Title: Instructor

Hiring Range: $70,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: https://www.nsu.edu/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Provide direct, intensive supervision for internship students in Health, Wellness, & Rehabilitation community facilities.
• Conduct regular site visits to observe student interns, provide instruction, offer constructive feedback, and assess intern performance using established program rubrics based upon accreditation standards.
• Facilitate seminar sessions and group discussions with assigned candidates to bridge theory and practice, address current classroom challenges, and reflect on their professional growth.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the School of Education, the intern, and the site supervisor.
• Evaluate candidate performance for program completion and certification readiness.
• Assist in the recruitment and support of cooperating/mentor site facilities and supervisors.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the clinical experience component of the Exercise Science programs.
• Ability to teach basic health, health education, and fundamental fitness courses.
• Participate in department, college, and university service activities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's degree in health, health education or related field.
2. Possesses considerable knowledge of and skill in areas of Health Education, Physical Education, and Health & Fitness with a broad knowledge of related fields.
3. Skilled in the use of instructional technology and learning management systems (e.g., Banner/Blackboard) as well as computer software related to health, fitness, and exercise related content.

Additional Considerations

1. Doctorate degree in health, health education or related field.
2. A record of successful clinical supervision and/or mentorship of health, health education, and/or exercise science students.
3. Experience supervising students at the university level.
4. Evidence of working successfully with diverse student populations and within urban/rural school settings.
5. Familiarity with and certifications in the areas of Kinesiotherapy (RKT), Health Education (CHES), Exercise Science (ACSM/NSCA/ATC)
   

EEO STATEMENT

NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: Email material not accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.