Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Health and Kinesiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

This Tenure Track position is responsible for supporting the Kinesiology and Physical Education program to include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and providing academic guidance and mentoring to advisees. In addition, this position will be expected to conduct scholarly activities including research and provide service to the department, college, and university, and must have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching Experience: Experience in teaching at the college or university level is highly desirable. This can include serving as a teaching assistant, instructor, or lecturer prior to obtaining a full-time faculty position.

• Research Experience: Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in the field of Kinesiology and closely related disciplines.

• Professional Involvement: Active involvement in professional organizations related to kinesiology and physical education is beneficial.

Required Education & Experience:

• Doctoral Degree: A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Kinesiology or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education by August 2024.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong digital literacy skills, including the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies that can enhance teaching and research.

• Experience with using technology to enhance instruction and student engagement.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Experience working with students from various socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

Job Posting Close Date:

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

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.