Assistant/Associate Professor, Kinesiology

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 (tamucc.edu)

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)

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• Letter of application

• Curriculum vitae

• A list of three professional references including names, title, phone numbers, and email addresses including a current or previous supervisor

Applicants are encouraged to apply by April 8, 2024.

For further information, please contact Dr. Frank Spaniol (361) 825-3924 [email protected]

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.