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Assistant or Associate Professor - Kinesiology - #21-16

Employer
California State University, Northridge
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Nov 24, 2020

Department: Kinesiology

Faculty Hire Number:  21-16

Rank: Assistant/Associate

Effective Date of Appointment: August 23, 2021 (Contingent upon Provost approval and budget considerations)

Salary: Dependent upon qualifications

CSUN’s Commitment to You:

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. As both an AANAPISI & HSI (Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution & Hispanic Serving Institution), CSUN welcomes candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

For more information about the University, visit our website at: http://www.csun.edu 

About the College:

For more information about the College of Health and Human Development, see:

https://www.csun.edu/health-human-development.

About the Department:

For more information about the Department of Kinesiology, visit our website at:

https://www.csun.edu/health-human-development/kinesiology.

Qualifications:   

Applicants must possess a doctorate in Kinesiology or closely related field of study with an emphasis in pedagogy/curriculum and instruction from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered, but must have completed the doctorate before the time of appointment. Applicants must demonstrate the potential to teach, conduct research, engage in scholarly and creative activities, and provide leadership in the areas of elementary and secondary physical education. Preferred qualifications include: 1) evidence of successful teaching experience at the K-12 level in physical education; 2) evidence of successful teaching experience at the college or university level; 3) experience with instructional and educational technology; 4) evidence of successful teaching in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) related coursework; 5) experience with supervising student teachers or mentoring new teachers; and 6) a working knowledge of accreditation processes. Applicants should possess a broad and balanced view of the discipline of Kinesiology, valuing equally the biological, socio-cultural, and aesthetic knowledge of human movement across the life span.

CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected to join the faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate.

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment and ability to teach, mentor, and work with a diverse student population. 

All appointments are contingent upon Provost’s approval and budget considerations.

At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States.

Responsibilities:  

The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she is housed for recommending tenure and promotion.

Application Deadline:

Screening of applications will begin January 15, 2021. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae (reverse chronological order), teaching philosophy with diversity statement, three confidential letters of recommendation, and contact information to the address in the section below. The teaching philosophy (1 page) includes a statement on diversity that conveys a vision for effectively teaching and mentoring students from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds. A separate paragraph outlining experience in multicultural settings and involvement, or ideas, in meeting the needs of a diverse student body should be included. In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.

How to Apply:

This institution is using Interfolio’s ByCommittee to conduct this search. Applicants for this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge to: http://apply.interfolio.com/81370.

General Information:

In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line here. Print copies are available by request from the Department of Police Services, the Office for Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Equity and Diversity.

The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Department of Kinesiology at 818.677.3205.

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