Assistant Professor - Kinesiology

Title:

270-NN - Assistant Professor

Business Title:

Assistant Professor - Kinesiology

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Location:

Employee Type:

Faculty

Job Family:

Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Kinesiology Program (located within the College of Education on the Pullman campus) is seeking applications for an assistant professor in a tenure track, 9-month appointment with possibility of summer employment. Applicants will be expected to successfully conduct research and teach coursework within their expertise area, as well as provide service and community engagement.

We are seeking candidates with a clear research agenda and strong commitment to a focused line of research. Preferred areas of scholarship include, but are not limited to, Motor Behavior in the areas of motor development, motor learning, or motor control. Candidates should be emerging scholars with demonstrated capacity to pursue their research agenda with preference given to those with post-doctoral research and/or grant experience. Additionally, candidates are sought who can demonstrate engagement in interdisciplinary work and foster scholarly connections among current faculty (current department expertise includes biomechanics, physiology, psychology, motor learning and control, research methodology and statistics) and across the university.

Finally, the Kinesiology program seeks candidates who can contribute to innovative teaching, and service activities integrating kinesiology into campus and community entities as appropriate. Additional teaching opportunities include undergraduate biomechanics and research methods. The College of Education seeks applicants with a demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds and ideologies in a global environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in kinesiology or related field by the date of hire. ABDs may apply.

• Candidates must also demonstrate the potential to sustain a programmatic line of research (e.g., peer reviewed publications, conference presentations, and/or acquisition of external funding).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with external funding and/or post-doctoral experience.

• Strong candidates will show a commitment to high quality teaching within kinesiology, mentoring of students, and service to the program, college and profession.

• We seek faculty members to join our team who can demonstrate the ability to conduct interdisciplinary research with units across campus (e.g., Neuroscience, Bioengineering, Extension, Prevention Science, Biology).

• In addition, practical experiences that illustrate the integration of content expertise and application either within or outside of the education context are desirable.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Education
Department Name: Department of Kinesiology and Educational Psychology
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: Department of Kinesiology and Educational Psychology | College of Education | Washington State University (wsu.edu)
Annual Salary: $70,000 - $76,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience
FTE: 100%
Tenure Track: Yes
This is a permanent position.
Screening Begin Date: Screening of applications will begin on October 7, 2022 and will remain ongoing until a successful applicant has been identified.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to attach the following documents to their application:

1. A letter of application that specifically addresses required and preferred qualifications in the position description, no more than 2 pages, single spaced.

2. A research agenda and how the agenda aligns with Kinesiology and WSU priorities and current external funding priorities, no more than 2 pages, single spaced.

3. A teaching statement of philosophy, experience, as well as how the applicant can contribute to the current courses and further development of the Kinesiology curriculum, limited to 2 pages, single spaced.

4. Curriculum vitae.

5. Names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references who may be contacted and can speak to the qualifications for this position.

For additional information, contact Alanna Ellis, Search Support Manager, [email protected] or Sarah Ullrich-French, Search Committee Chair, [email protected] .

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

9 Month - Summer

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .