Kinesiology Assistant Professor-9 month appointment
Full Time
Springfield, MO 65897
Posted
Job description
The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.
Description of Primary Duties
We seek a candidate with a commitment to inclusive teaching practices and expertise in Exercise Physiology. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the use of student focused pedagogy in the classroom in order to engage students in the learning process and will join a unit that is dedicated to providing students with access to high impact practices aimed at increasing student retention, persistence, and success. Responsibilities include teaching in the areas of undergraduate and graduate exercise physiology; strength conditioning and training; exercise prescription; healthy lifestyles; and supervision of internships. Additional responsibilities include advising undergraduate students and supporting graduate student research in our MS in Kinesiology program, assisting students with preparation for national certification exams from ACSM and NSCA, and service to the school, college, university, and community.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Additional Qualifications
Applicant should possess: Doctorate in Kinesiology or closely related field (ABD considered); potential for or evidence of innovative, learner-centered pedagogy; ability to teach courses in Kinesiology; the ability or potential to mentor and support our diverse student population; and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm Open Date 02/02/2023 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration is March 3, 2023 and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
Official graduate transcripts required at time of hire.
Attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a statement that discusses past or future contributions to inclusive excellence in the areas of research, teaching and/or outreach; unofficial transcripts, and contact information for at least 3 professional references to the electronic employment application.
Official graduate transcripts required at time of hire.
Attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a statement that discusses past or future contributions to inclusive excellence in the areas of research, teaching and/or outreach; unofficial transcripts, and contact information for at least 3 professional references to the electronic employment application.
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