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This fiscal year, non-tenure track assistant clinical professor will direct the Gerontology program by overseeing recruitment and admissions for the Masters of Science in Gerontology, teaching graduate-level courses in gerontology, consistent with the area of expertise, as well as providing support for integrating gerontology content in other SHAMP programs. In addition, they will utilize innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies to engage students in both in-person and online formats; provide academic mentorship, guidance, and support to students, including capstone advising; and assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to facilitate learning. The faculty will engage with local and regional agencies related to gerontology to promote academic initiatives and identify student opportunities. They will also engage in scholarly or creative activities relevant to the field of Gerontology. The Masters of Gerontology is an online program.

This appointment is contingent on funding and/or work to support the position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event of insufficient funding and/or work, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may: (1) change this Agreement by adjusting the employees FTE and annual salary throughout the contract year; or (2) terminate this Agreement and employees employment prior to the end of the term of appointment, upon 60 days written notice or such lesser amount of notice as the funding or sponsoring agency had to give to the University before decreasing or terminating funding for the employees position. Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in the event termination for insufficient funding becomes necessary, the notice provisions of Faculty Staff Handbook 3900B will not apply.

The first consideration date for applications will be February 3, 2026.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.