Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology/Health Promotion

Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia

Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology/Health Promotion

(Full time tenure track position)

College:           College of Education

Department:   Department of Kinesiology

Job ID #:         223098

Position #:      20010225

Starting Date: August 1, 2021

Job Information: The Department of Kinesiology, in the College of Education at Augusta University (AU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Kinesiology/Health Promotion. The full-time tenure-track appointment begins in August 2021, and includes teaching undergraduate courses and graduate courses. Advising undergraduates, engaging in scholarly activity and research, and providing service to the community and profession are also expected.

Department: The Department of Kinesiology is one of three departments in the College of Education, whose programs are accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities (SACS). The department offers a BSK with four specialized tracks, BS in Health Promotion with two concentrations and an MSK. See website of College: http://www.augusta.edu/education/index.php; and department info at http://www.augusta.edu/education/kns/.

University: Augusta University fosters the intellectual growth of its students, and cultivates faculty who are excellent in teaching, active in scholarship, and generous in service. In January 2013, Augusta State University was consolidated with Georgia Health Sciences University into Augusta University, a Georgia Research I institution. Located in beautiful Augusta, Georgia, in an historic area of the South, AU is an up and coming, exciting institution to join at this time. Located within easy driving distance to Atlanta, Savannah, Hilton Head, and Charleston, Augusta University is a growing, competitive institution with exciting vision for the greater good.

Minimum Requirements: Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Health Promotion, Health Education or a closely related field. Applicants should have an established research agenda and the ability to seek external funding. It is preferred that applicants have certifications in their field through national organizations. Salary is competitive, and commensurate with training, education, and experience.

Conditions of Employment: All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review. For specific positions, the final candidate may be subject to a (pre-employment) physical, drug screen, and/or credit check. The final candidate will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply: To be considered an applicant for this position you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty. For information on the position, contact Dr. C. Steven Page, Department Chair, at cpage1@augusta.edu or 706-731-7922.