Assistant Professor - Warrensburg, United States - University of Central Missouri

Description

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor

Working Title

Assistant Professor - Health Studies

Department

Department of Nutrition, Kinesiology, & Health

Pay Rate

Per Faculty Salary Model

FTE

1.0

FLSA

Exempt

Position Number

997223

Classification

Faculty

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates must complete an on-line faculty profile found and apply to position number

Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter that outlines the applicant's interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts for all awarded degrees; (4) teaching philosophy and (5) include on faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references.

If contacted for an interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required.

Preference will be given to applications received by January 15, 2024. Review continues until the position is filled. The desired starting date for this appointment is August 2024.

Direct inquiries regarding this position to:
Dr. Karen Doyle, Search Committee Chair


For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at or

UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position. The University of Central Missouri is an AA/ EEO / ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Working hours:

Professional Faculty Hours

Bargaining Unit

No

Work Location

Warrensburg Campus

Posting Date

11/09/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Purpose

The University of Central Missouri Department of Nutrition, Kinesiology, and Health invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in Health Studies. This search is seeking to fill two full-time positions.

This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position. The preferred start date is August 2024. For a tenure-track appointment, the doctorate is required at the time of appointment. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: providing 12-semester hours of classroom/ virtual instruction per semester; participation in various department and university committees and professional development; recruitment of potential Health Studies students; and performing scholarly activity to meet the promotion and tenure standards.

UCM , located 35 miles southeast of the Kansas City Metropolitan area, is a public comprehensive university with more than 12,000 students providing a small college learning environment coupled with large university opportunities. The Health Studies program offers one B.S. degree in Health Studies and one Health minor. The program has 3 full-time faculty. Information about the NKH department and Health Studies degree program can be found at

health/health-studies/health-studies-

Education & Formal Training

Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below)

Other Education & Formal Training

1. Doctorate degree in health-related field
2. CHES Certification (preferred but not required)
3. Knowledge with or about: Virtual Teaching, Health Promotion Marketing, AI, Global health is preferred but not required

Computer Skills

Word-Processing, Presentation, Class Management Software

Experience

1. Experience teaching Health courses in higher education (preferred but not required)
2. Strong written and oral communication skills
3. Demonstration of ability to work collegially with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

Physical & Environmental Factors:

Special Working Conditions:

Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions

Ability to Keyboard

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check? (Open Ended Question)
2. Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Vitae
3. References
4. Transcripts
5. Teaching Philosophy Statement

Optional Documents