Assistant Professor of Sport - Springfield, United States - Springfield College

Description

Springfield College seeks applications for a visiting Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology within the Department of Exercise Science and Athletic Training.

This is a full-time, nine-month, one-year appointment within the School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership beginning August 2024.

Expertise in the field and demonstrated excellence in teaching are expected.

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics Philosophy - the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity.

In the School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership, we steward this mission by engaging students in building knowledge and skills to navigate their future by challenging and supporting growth, fostering meaningful relationships, and cultivating leaders.

We encourage applications from faculty candidates interested in helping us achieve this mission.

Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers: the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern Mill River.

As of 2019, the estimated population was 153,606, making it the third-largest city in Massachusetts, the fourth-most populous city in New England after Boston, Worcester, and Providence, and the 12th-most populous in the Northeastern United States.

Metropolitan Springfield, as one of two metropolitan areas in Massachusetts, had a population of 692,942. For more information, please visit the College's homepage at

Responsibilities

The position primarily (~75%) consists teaching courses in our sport and exercise psychology in-person and online graduate programs.

Course assignments will likely include Sport Psychology, Applied Sport Psychology, and Internship in Sport Psychology but may vary based on expertise.

Additionally, the faculty member will coordinate fieldwork placements (~25%), collaborating closely with the on-ground and online program directors with this process.

Preference will be given to candidates who can bring diverse perspectives to this growing department and who are motivated to help graduate students succeed.

Qualifications


Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology or closely related field
• Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology or closely related field (ABD will be considered)
• CMPC or registered mentor with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) by Fall 2024
• Experience teaching graduate students in both face-to-face and online modalities

Springfield College is committed to enhancing diversity and equity in education and employment.

To that end, the College welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences, who will contribute to a culture of inclusion and respect.

For more information about Springfield College's position on diversity and inclusion, please visit our Office of Inclusion and Community Engagement.