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Assistant/Associate Professor - Motor Behavior

Employer
Louisiana State University
Location
Louisiana, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Oct 11, 2021
Job Description: The School of Kinesiology announces the availability a tenure-track position at the Assistant / Associate Professor level in Motor Behavior with a commitment to teaching excellence, scholarly productivity, and service. The appointments will be effective August 15, 2022.

 

Websites:  The Louisiana State University (LSU) website address is www.lsu.edu. The Kinesiology website address is www.lsu.edu/kinesiology.

 

Qualifications: (Both Levels) Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or a related field, and possess a willingness to work with other faculty on collaborative projects. Candidates applying for the Associate Professor rank must have a minimum of three years of experience at the Assistant Professor rank and provide evidence of a productive scholarly record including an externally funded research program that will complement the current faculty members in motor behavior and broader School of Kinesiology. Candidates applying for the Assistant Professor rank must provide evidence of a scholarly record with potential to secure externally funded research that will complement current faculty members in motor behavior. Furthermore, the candidates must have an aptitude to teach undergraduate classes in motor learning, and/or motor development. The candidate is also expected to teach graduate courses related to their expertise. Additional responsibilities include mentoring graduate students and performing professional service to the university, community, and profession. Preferred qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with current external funding and/or post-doctoral experience with a research focus that is both unique and augments current faculty research.

 

Responsibilities:  (1) Conduct scholarly research; (2) teach undergraduate and graduate classes; (3) advise graduate students; (4) direct theses and dissertations; (5) seek external support for scholarly activities aimed at building an externally funded research program; and (6) perform service to the school, college, university, and profession.

Rank:  Assistant / Associate Professor.

Salary:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. In order to receive full consideration, candidates’ materials should be turned in by November 10th. 

Special Instructions:

Application Procedures: Applications should include a letter of application including previous university teaching experience, a research statement, a current curriculum vita, copies of graduate study transcripts, and the names and contact information of three people who could be asked to write letters of recommendation. The application materials should be submitted online.

Questions should be directed to:

Dr. Alex Garn
Motor Behavior Search Committee Chair
School of Kinesiology
2230 Pleasant Hall
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-7101
Phone: 225-578-5954

Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

   

  LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer: LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu

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