Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Saginaw Valley State University; Lexington (MA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Kinesiology in the Department of Kinesiology. The position emphasizes teaching undergraduate courses, advising students, and engaging in research and service.

Rank may be Assistant Professor, Instructor, or Associate Professor based on qualifications. The appointment begins Fall 2027 and involves teaching a variety of Kinesiology courses, with opportunities for scholarly activity and service

Qualifikationen

• Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or related field with evidence of scholarly activity. ABD status with a scheduled dissertation defense date will be considered.
• Instructor candidates must hold a master’s degree and have at least 15 hours of coursework toward a doctorate completed.
• Extensive university experience and a completed doctorate are required for Associate Professor rank.
• Experience interaction with all members of the campus community.
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodations.

Aufgaben

• Teach undergraduate Kinesiology courses across theoretical, practicum, and laboratory formats.
• Advise students and participate in service activities.
• Conduct collaborative and independent research.
• The duties may include introductory to senior-level courses within the department.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Scholarly activity

Ausbildung

Doctorate in Kinesiology or related field

Master’s degree for Instructor track

Experience for Associate Professor rank

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Full or Part Time

Full time

Hours

40

Exempt

Yes

Supervisory Org

Kinesiology (PM)

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Department of Kinesiology in the Crystal M. Lange College of Health and Human Services at Saginaw Valley State University seeks applicants for full-time, tenure-track faculty appointments to begin Fall 2027. The position involves teaching undergraduate Kinesiology courses, advising students, conducting collaborative and independent research, and participating in service activities. Teaching responsibilities may include theoretical, practicum, and laboratory classes ranging from introductory to senior-level undergraduate courses across the Department.

The position is advertised at the Assistant Professor rank; however, candidates may be considered for Instructor or Associate Professor rank based on their qualifications and experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or related field with evidence of scholarly activity. ABD status with a scheduled dissertation defense date will be considered.
  • Instructor candidates must hold a master’s degree and have at least 15 hours of coursework toward a doctorate completed.;
  • Extensive university experience and a completed doctorate are required for Associate Professor rank.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Higher education teaching experience or experience teaching health and physical education in primary or secondary settings.
• Experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Health Education
  • Physical Education
  • Long Term Athletic Development
  • Motor Learning and Development
  • Youth Sports

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU has been named a “Great College to Work For” on nine separate occasions.

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU has twice earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that is rated No. 2 among all public universities in the U.S. SVSU fields 21 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.