Assistant or Associate Professor of Kinesiology (Exercise Science)

The appointment reports to the Chair of Kinesiology. The Department of Kinesiology is one of six departments in the School with an exercise science and sports management degree program.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct a variety of undergraduate courses in exercise science and sports management.
• Research and scholarly activity in exercise science.
• Academic advising undergraduate students.
• Assist with curriculum development and evaluation.
• Support interdisciplinary projects.
• Participate in department and university-wide committees.
• Seek external funding to support research.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned a doctorate degree in exercise science (exercise physiology preferred) or a closely related area of study.
• Must have an academic background and clinical experience in exercise science or a closely related area of study
• A strong commitment to teaching excellence and desire to encourage student engagement in the learning process
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and collegiality with faculty and chair

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a university setting.
• Teaching and research expertise exercise science and/or sports management courses.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication skills to include written communication skills.  Ability to work effectively and collegiality with faculty and chair.