Assistant Professor - Kinesiology

SUNY Cortland; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a full-time tenure-track assistant professor specializing in motor behavior. This role involves teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, engaging in research, and providing academic advisement. The successful candidate will contribute to a vibrant academic community and have opportunities for professional development. With a commitment to work-life balance and a supportive environment, this position offers a chance to shape the future of students while advancing your academic career. If you're passionate about teaching and research in Kinesiology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-term Disability

Professional Development Opportunities

Free Access to Student Life Center

Child Care Center Access

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or related discipline is required.
• Experience in university-level teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in motor behavior at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Advise and mentor students while pursuing research.

Skills

Motor Behavior Expertise

Teaching Skills

Research Skills

Academic Advisement

Education

Doctorate in Kinesiology

ABD candidates may be considered

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Be prepared to upload a cover letter; curriculum vitae (c.v.); list of at least three professional references, and a statement of teaching philosophy that includes your conception of teaching and learning, a description of how you teach, and justification for why you teach that way.

Position Information

Budget Title: [To be determined]

Campus Title: [To be determined]

School/Division: Academic Affairs, Division of

Department: Kinesiology

Faculty Sub-Type: FT Faculty

Salary Level: A5

Salary Range: $62,500-$65,700 (Depending on Experience)

Position Effort: Full-Time

Is this a temporary position? No

Position Summary

The Kinesiology Department at the State University of New York at Cortland invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in motor behavior (motor learning/control). Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, research, academic advisement, and service.

Salary Determination

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.

• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement, and conference travel, based on funding.

• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation, and much more.

Major Responsibilities

Teaching

• Provide instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in motor behavior (motor learning/control).
• Provide instruction in other areas dependent on expertise.
• Advise/mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Implement an active research agenda that leads to nationally/internationally refereed publications and presentations.
• Pursue external funding for research.

Service

• Provide service to the department, university, and professional organizations.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to the academic department chair.
• Works closely with department faculty.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or closely related discipline. Candidates who are ABD may be considered with expected completion of doctorate within one year from appointment date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialization in motor behavior (motor learning/control).
• Demonstrated experience and evidence of university-level teaching.
• Experience in delivering undergraduate and/or graduate coursework in motor behavior (motor learning/motor control).

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies.

For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program, and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine, and many other fields.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups, or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Job Close Date

Job Close Date: 11/23/2024

Posting Number: F23069

Review Start Date: 09/27/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Be prepared to upload a cover letter; curriculum vitae (c.v.); list of at least three professional references, and statement of teaching philosophy that includes your conception of teaching and learning, a description of how you teach, and justification for why you teach that way.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Professional References Contact Info. (minimum of 3)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents