Instructor of Health and Human Performance (Generalist in Health/Wellness/Fitness)

Department
Health & Human Performance

Job Posting Title
Instructor of Health and Human Performance (Generalist in Health/Wellness/Fitness)

Job Description

Fort Hays State University is seeking applicants for a 9-month, full-time, non- tenure track (NTT) position at the Instructor rank, in the Department of Health and Human Performance beginning fall 2022 semester. Rank and salary will be commensurate with educational level and experience.

Minimum Qualifications: Earned Master’s in Health and Human Performance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or a related field. Applicant must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to work in a team centered environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate or ABD in Health and Human Performance, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Curriculum and Instruction, or similarly related fields, teaching experience in higher education and experience in adapted physical education and recreation.

• Evidence of excellence in teaching on-campus and online classes at the university level
• Engagement in scholarly activities related to health, wellness, fitness, or related field
• Engagement in service activities related to health, wellness, fitness, or related field
• Engagement in professional activities related to health, wellness, fitness, or related field
• Professional work experience in health, wellness, fitness, or related field

Rank: Instructor

Appointment Date: August 2022

Priority Application Deadline: June 12, 2022

Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/

Responsibilities: Teaching 12 - 15 hours of undergraduate courses per semester with the possibility of intersession and summer teaching; courses will include the areas of health, wellness, fitness, and other HHP-related areas; student mentoring; serve on committees; provide service to the university, college, department, profession, and community and other duties as assigned. In addition, student mentoring, participation in scholarly activities, and service to the university, the profession, and the community are requirements of this position.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit: https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS . Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name: Dr. Steve Sedbrook, Chair

Email: ssedbroo@fhsu.edu

Phone: (785) 628-5843

About the Department:

The Department of Health and Human Performance is one of six academic departments in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences and currently serves over 680 majors, including nearly 160 in the China partnership program. Undergraduate programs lead to the Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Performance with various program concentrations: Exercise Science; Sport and Exercise Therapy; Health Promotion/Fitness Programming; Recreation/Sport Management; P-12 Teaching/Coaching; and General HHP. The graduate program leads to the Master of Science degree in Health and Human Performance (with an emphasis in: Exercise Science, Movement & Sport Studies, and Sport Administration) and the department also offers concentrations in the Master of Liberal Studies and Master of Professional Studies.

About the College:

The College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is home to challenging and exciting degree programs in the fields of allied health , communication sciences and disorders , health and human performance , nursing , psychology and social work . With 80 full-time faculty serving nearly 2900 undergraduate and graduate students, the departments offer programs that prepare students for careers in some of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Outstanding facilities, comprehensive and demanding curricula, and a reputation for innovation and excellence in teaching provide a framework for graduates to excel in their chosen field. In addition to discipline specific coursework, students have numerous opportunities to gain experience and knowledge through research projects, field trips, service-learning activities, teaching apprenticeships, internships, and student exchange. Students develop skills and competencies that prepare them to be practitioners, scientists, health care providers, educators, managers, and policy makers destined for key roles in the health and behavioral sciences.

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.