Assistant Professor Health and Kinesiology

Job Title

Assistant Professor Health and Kinesiology

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Health and Kinesiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

This Assistant Professor position will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses within the field of expertise, is expected to contribute expertise to student advising and is also expected to seek and acquire external funding and contracts for relevant research projects, and participate in department, college, university, community and professional service activities.

Responsibilities:

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses within the field of expertise. Facilitate student learning, class preparation, grading, electronic correspondence, evaluating and sourcing course materials, facilitating e-learning and related duties.
  
  
• Student advisement, evaluation and counseling. Secure research funding, publish research in peer-reviewed books and journals, and attend professional conferences.
  
  
• Serve as an academic advisor, provide mentorship to students and student organizations. Serve on department, college and university committees and perform other defined service activities.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D., Ed.D or Dr. P.H. in Sports Management, Kinesiology or related field.
  
  
• Two years of college or university teaching.
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Three years of college or university teaching.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, written and technology skills.
  
  
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences.
  
  
• Demonstrate ability for effective teaching and scholarship.
  
  
• Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline and have potential for obtaining external funding.
  
  

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled
  
  

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.