Assistant Teaching Professor - Kinesiology

University of Rhode Island, United States

Updated: 9 days ago
Location: Kingston, PENNSYLVANIA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor - Kinesiology
Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 1, 2024. Applications received after March 1, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration?
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The Department of Kinesiology at The University of Rhode Island invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position starting in the 2024-25 academic year.
The Kinesiology Program at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor from outstanding individuals with demonstrated teaching excellence in kinesiology/exercise science with an emphasis in the areas of clinical exercise physiology and/or strength and conditioning. URI’s Kinesiology Department (https://web.uri.edu/kinesiology ) has >550 undergraduate students and ~25 graduate students and is located within the College of Health Sciences (https://web.uri.edu/chs ).
Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to successfully engage diverse students by teaching face-to-face and hybrid format courses using a variety of innovative pedagogical approaches. The candidate will also contribute to service to the department, college, and university through serving on committees and other types of appropriate service.
Qualifications

Required:

1. Earned Master’s degree in Kinesiology or a closely related field conferred by September 1, 2024.
2. Demonstrated independent teaching excellence at the university level in Kinesiology or Exercise Science.
3. Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills.
4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
5. Demonstrated evidence working with diverse groups/populations (not limited to race, ethnicity, and gender).
Preferred:

1. Doctoral degree in Kinesiology or a closely related field.
2. Demonstrated ability to teach a breadth of courses in URI’s Kinesiology Department.
3. Experience with advising and student mentoring.
4. Clinical and/or work experience in exercise physiology and/or strength and conditioning.
5. Certification by a nationally or internationally recognized organization such as ACSM, NSCA, or AACVPR.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited
End Date of Restriction or Limitation
The position is full-time academic year, non-tenure track, limited to 06/28/2025
with anticipated renewal.

Department Information


Department Kinesiology
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Email
Campus Location Kingston
Grant Funded No
Extension Contingent on Funding Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position (as one complete document).
(#2) A complete curriculum vitae including the full contact information for at least three professional references (as one complete document).
(#3) A narrative, limited to one page, describing your teaching background, philosophy, and preferences, including existing courses in our department and new courses you might develop (as one complete document).
(#4) A diversity statement, limited to one page, describing your past or future contributions to diversity excellence in teaching.

Posting Information


Position Number 109753
Posting Number F00408
Posting Date 01/31/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/12932

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