Search for a New Faculty Director for Galen Health Fellows LLC 

What is an LLC and Why Is It Important to Faculty? 

A Living-Learning Community (LLC) is a residential program that integrates academic and co-curricular experiences for students with shared interests. The Galen Health Fellows Living-Learning Community (GHF LLC) is designed to support undergraduate students pursuing health-related majors by combining faculty-led academic support, professional development, mentoring, and community engagement. 

Why it’s important to faculty 

• Offers a unique way to engage with students outside the classroom, shaping their academic, personal, and professional development.
• Enables interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and programmatic innovation.
• Provides a leadership opportunity for faculty to enhance student success and retention in health sciences disciplines.
• Promotes faculty visibility and influence in undergraduate education and university initiatives. 

Role and Responsibilities of LLC Faculty Directors 

The Faculty Director of the Galen Health Fellows Living-Learning Community (GHF LLC) serves as the chief academic administrator for the program. In this role, the director sets the mission and vision for the community and is responsible for leading and promoting academic support initiatives such as tutoring, study groups, and skill-building workshops. They facilitate professional development opportunities for students by organizing corporate visits, alumni networking events, and talks led by professionals in the health sciences field. 

A key part of the director’s role involves fostering peer mentorship and leadership development, as well as actively engaging with students in both structured programming and informal activities. The director is also expected to promote experiential learning, undergraduate research, education abroad, and encourage student participation in community activities, and enhance faculty-student interactions. Additionally, the Faculty Director will support and recruit campus and community partners to strengthen the LLC’s offerings and impact. 

This is a half-time position. The Faculty Director is expected to attend and lead events, some of which may occur during evenings and weekends. 

The Faculty Director receives administrative and programmatic support from a team that includes a Program Lead, a graduate assistant, and student staff. Close collaboration is also expected with the Residence Life staff, including the Residence Life Coordinator and Resident Assistants. The director will oversee financial aspects of the LLC and have access to institutional resources that support community programming and engagement. For more information on Galen Health Fellows, visit the Housing website. 

The Faculty Director reports jointly to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies and the Associate Vice President for the Residential Experience and serves at the pleasure of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. 

The appointment is for a period of three years, with the possibility of renewal upon mutual agreement. We anticipate that the position will begin in late October. Compensation includes a salary supplement of $2,000 per month for nine months, with summer pay pro-rated based on days worked. The Faculty Director will split their time equally between LLC responsibilities and their faculty role in their home department, with a reduced teaching, contingent upon agreement with the home unit. 

Qualifications 

Candidates should have a strong record of undergraduate teaching in health professions or related fields, with demonstrated experience mentoring students and supporting their academic and professional development. The ideal candidate will have practical knowledge of health professions and be passionate about creating inclusive and innovative learning environments. 

Minimum qualifications 

• Full-time tenured or professional-track faculty at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Affiliated with the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus at the time of appointment. 

Application Process 

Applicants should submit the following materials: 

• A letter of interest outlining relevant experience and vision for the Galen Health Fellows
• A current curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Please submit all materials to Dr. Lara Lomicka Anderson at lomicka@mailbox.sc.edu.

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by September 30, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.