Assistant/Associate Lecturer or Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Exercise Science and Research Associate

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Position Title	Assistant/Associate Lecturer or Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Exercise Science and Research Associate
About this Opportunity	Now, more than ever, is a time of transformation in health care education. The COVID pandemic and the unfolding realities of health disparities and racial injustice have challenged health care systems and universities to seek a new normal. At the Ball State University College of Health, we are rising to that opportunity. We graduate health professionals who are clinically knowledgeable, committed to advancing inclusive excellence, and ready to collaborate on interprofessional teams. The salary for this opportunity begins at $50,000.
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Appointment Type	Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment	FT Academic Year
Description	We invite applications for a Non-Tenure-Line Assistant Lecturer in Exercise Science in the School of Kinesiology. Candidates with a doctorate may be considered for the rank of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor. The successful candidate will provide high quality teaching in the undergraduate Exercise Science program and/or Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEP) Graduate program and support the activities of the CEP program which include the Adult Physical Fitness Program (APFP). Potential courses to be taught include Exercise Prescription, Fitness Assessment, Exercise Physiology, and Electrocardiography. Research in the CEP program consists of epidemiological aspects with the Ball State Adult Fitness Longitudinal Lifestyle Study (BALL ST cohort) and traditional experimental projects with human participants. Active engagement in department, college, University, and professional service activities is also expected. We seek candidates who will connect with students of diverse backgrounds and contribute to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity, and inclusion. At Ball State, inclusiveness is one of our enduring values. Applicants should familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to identify how you might contribute to these efforts. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with credentials and experience. This opportunity is for one academic year with the possibility of renewal beginning August 18, 2023.
Minimum Qualifications	Applicants must have a master’s degree by date of appointment in Exercise Science or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience in human participant research. Experience with cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Experience performing and interpreting traditional cardiovascular risk factor assessments.
Authorization to work in the US	Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred candidates will have a PhD in Exercise Science or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience teaching at the university level. Expertise in measures of vascular function (i.e., pulse wave analysis, flow mediated dilation). Experience working with large datasets. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Required Certifications/Licensures	None
Pre-Employment Screening	Requires successful completion of a background check.
Position Title(s) Supervised	None
EEO Statement	Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department	School of Kinesiology:900030
College/Department Information	The School of Kinesiology provides comprehensive educational programs related to understanding the impact physical activity has on health, society, and quality of life for the general population as well as children, older adults, athletes, and people with disabilities, injuries, or disease. The School features about 35 committed faculty members and approximately 750 students through undergraduate programs in aquatics, coaching, exercise science, physical education and health, and sport administration, and graduate programs in athletic coaching education, athletic training, biomechanics, clinical exercise physiology, exercise physiology, sport administration, sport and exercise psychology, and human bioenergetics (PhD). As part of the University Core Curriculum, the School also houses the physical fitness and wellness (PFW) program that reflects Ball State’s commitment to positively impacting quality of life and the University’s mission of students living meaningful lives and thriving in fulfilling careers. To support our students and faculty, the School also houses 7 state of the art laboratories for both teaching and research: Human Performance Laboratory (HPL), Clinical Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Biomechanics Laboratory, Sport and Exercise Psychology Laboratory, Undergraduate Exercise Science and First Aid Laboratory, Integrative Exercise Physiology Laboratory, and the Athletic Training Teaching and Research Laboratory. The College of Health is moving boldly forward in making interprofessional education, practice and research its paradigm across its disciplines. The College offers 32 academic programs in 7 units: Departments of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling; Military Science; Nutrition and Health Science; Speech Pathology and Audiology; and Social Work plus the Schools of Nursing and Kinesiology. Our 224 faculty and staff serve nearly 3,000 students. We partner with regional communities for immersive learning and research. Our Health Professions Building was opened in 2019 with 165,000 square feet and is LEED Gold certified. Our Interprofessional Community Clinics offers a range of health and mental health services by students supervised by faculty as well as community health education and prevention services through the Healthy Lifestyle Center. Other facilities include the Health and Physical Activity (HP) complex, Ball Gymnasium, and Lewellen Aquatic Center. Our faculty and students contribute to the evidence base for their respective disciplines. Our research footprint features research institutes, including the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and Human Performance Lab. We are committed to inclusive excellence in all we do and intend to contribute to an increasingly diverse health professional workforce to help decrease health care disparities.
Department Email or Phone Number	[email protected]

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	202301130F
Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/18/2023
Position End Date	05/11/2024
Posting Date	06/28/2023
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)	07/11/2023
Information regarding transcripts	The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary	Submit a detailed CV, including contact information for 3-5 professional references, along with a cover letter explicating your qualifications, interest, and experience as well as a copy of transcripts of all academic work. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter	In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information	For vacancy inquiries please contact: Dr. Matt Harber [email protected]