Teaching responsibilities may include
courses such as principles in kinesiology, health promotion and wellness, community health, fitness and exercise prescription, anatomy and
physiology, care/prevention of injuries, or exercise conditioning courses, among others. The successful candidate will also advise and
mentor undergraduate students within the Applied Health Science program, participate in departmental service, contribute to curriculum
enhancement, and engage in professional development activities that promote excellence in teaching and applied scholarship. Courses within
this area not only serve our Applied Health Science students but also cross over into recreation and physical education.
The
successful candidate will work in our new and updated state-of-the-art facilities that include equipment such as the DARI motion capture
system, DXA scanner, inBody composition analyzer, metabolic cart, sim manikins, and a variety of wellness and fitness tools to support
teaching. The successful candidate will be involved in research, student supervision, and community engagement.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:
- Design and deliver courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Academic year teaching load is 24-26
credit hours (4 fall/4 spring class load); Teaching additional summer courses with associated compensation may be available; This may
involve supervision of student field experiences and student research projects - Assist with curricular development, student
recruitment, student advisement, student development and retention; Actively participate in related professional and community
organizations, and serve on departmental, college and University committees - Establish contributions of creative and scholarly
research, participate in shared knowledge through conference presentations, journal publications, and other appropriate
outlets - Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Doctorate in Kinesiology,
Exercise Science, Health, Public Health, or a health science-related area
Certification/License: Candidates will have one or more of
the following: CSCS ACSM certification, ATCBOC, MPH, or other health science-related credential or degree
Experience: Experience in
teaching, community health outreach, wellness programming, exercise science, or applied health initiatives
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typical classroom and office conditions with weekly office hours required
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Faculty are issued a personal
laptop. All classrooms are technology-enhanced (document stations, video equipment, wireless internet access)
TYPICAL PHYSICAL
DEMANDS: Ability to complete teaching, scholarship, and service functions
