Assistant/Associate Professor, Kinesiology - Corpus Christi, United States - Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

Description

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor, Kinesiology
Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department

COEHD-Kinesiology
Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate
Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type

Faculty
Job Description

The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-month, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science/Strength and Conditioning. Rank will be determined upon qualifications. Primary teaching responsibilities may include but are not limited to undergraduate courses in 1) Beginning and Advanced Strength and Conditioning, Applied Sport Nutrition, Lifting Labs, Physiological Aspects of Kinesiology, and Exercise Physiology. Graduate-level teaching is also a possibility. 2) scholarly activity and grantsmanship, 3) service, and 4) student mentoring/advisement.

More information about the Department of Kinesiology at TAMUCC may be found at:

Department of Kinesiology | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi )

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and a university beach, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as a Program Director for a CASCE accredited program

Teach core classes in a strength and conditioning/exercise science curriculum

Engage in scholarly productivity

Serve as an advisor to undergraduate and graduate students

Serve on department, college, and university committees, attend academic meetings, commencement, and other special events

Required Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or related field. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

To be considered for Associate Professor rank, a minimum of five (5) years of experience at the assistant professor or comparable rank is required

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, in good standing

Experience and/or willingness to utilize technological advances in course delivery (e.g. Canvas)

Demonstrated pattern of scholarly activity

Demonstrated pattern of teaching excellence

Demonstrated pattern of service at the university and professional levels

Preferred Qualifications:

Experienced as a Program Director

Two (2) years of experience teaching undergraduate/graduate Kinesiology courses

Willingness to work collaboratively with departmental research projects

Documented success with securing extramural funding (e.g. grants and contracts)