Kinesiology Social Science Lecturer — Teaching-Focused

Applied Sport Psych; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive university benefits

Support for professional development

Job summary

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities, School of Kinesiology, invites applications for a non-tenure-track Lecturer (Academic Professional) position focused on Social Science in Kinesiology. Primary responsibilities include teaching sport psychology, sport sociology, sport history, and health promotion, with curricular leadership and student mentorship.

The role emphasizes teaching six courses per academic year, development of course content, supervision of graduate TAs, and service to the

Qualifications

• Earned PhD or terminal degree in Kinesiology or closely related discipline.
• ABD with degree completion by time of appointment.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in higher education.
• Teaching competencies in introductory kinesiology social science courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of 6 courses per academic year (3 fall, 3 spring).
• Provide leadership to undergraduate curricula evaluation and innovation.
• Teach core courses including large lectures.
• Develop and prepare course content, materials, and syllabi.
• Instruct courses using diverse modes of delivery.
• Supervise graduate teaching assistants.
• Participate in on-campus professional development training.

Skills

Sport psychology

Sociology of sport

History of sport

Health promotion

Education

PhD in Kinesiology or related

Terminal degree or ABD considered

Job description

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities, School of Kinesiology, invites applications for a non-tenure-track Lecturer (Academic Professional) position focused on Social Science in Kinesiology. Primary responsibilities include teaching sport psychology, sport sociology, sport history, and health promotion, with curricular leadership and student mentorship.

The role emphasizes teaching six courses per academic year, development of course content, supervision of graduate TAs, and service to the