Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Physical Education/Teacher Education

Department of Kinesiology

College of Health Professions CHP-3346

Position: The College of Health Professions invites applications for a tenure-track, 10-month Assistant Professor/Associate Professor position in the Physical Education/Teacher Education Program in the Department of Kinesiology beginning August 2020.

Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in Physical Education/Teacher Education or related area. Applicants who are ABD are encouraged to apply but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2021. Three or more years of experience teaching physical education at the K-12 level is required. Evidence of scholarship agenda focused in an area related to Physical Education/Teacher Education and/or Health Education/Teacher Education is required. Training and expertise to teach courses in physical education and/or health education and kinesiology related courses in health, wellness and fitness is required. Preference will be given to candidates with an established record of excellence in teaching in higher education, potential for externally funded scholarship and research, experience with internship coordination and/or accreditation, and demonstrated success in working with diverse populations and students. Candidates wishing to be considered for the rank of associate professor should have 6 years experience teaching in higher education or comparable qualifications, and demonstrate a clear line of scholarship with outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include: 1) TEACHING – provide high quality instruction in a variety of physical education/teacher education courses, advise and mentor students as they matriculate through the program and prepare to enter the profession; 2) SCHOLARSHIP – development/continuation of a focused area of scholarship that includes refereed publications, professional presentations, external funding, and involvement in scholarly projects with faculty and students; 3) SERVICE – active service participation at the Department, College, University, Profession and community levels.

Department Information:

The Department of Kinesiology, located within the College of Health Professions, has 35 full-time faculty and more than 1,400 students across the Physical Education/Teacher Education, Athletic Training, Sport Management, and Exercise Science undergraduate programs. The Physical Education/Teacher Education has approximately 120 majors. The Department is also responsible for oversight of the College of Health Professions Institute for Well-Being’s Wellness Center that serves over 300 members each year with its programs that support student education and community outreach. In addition, the Department has a strong, positive relationship with the University’s Division of Athletics.

Towson University:

Towson University (www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls over 18,000 undergraduates and approaching 4,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 45 master’s, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.

Application Process:

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Application materials should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information (name, address, email, phone number) for at least three professional references. Submission of

materials as one PDF attachment is strongly encouraged. Application materials should be sent to:

knesfacultysearch@towson.edu. Questions should be directed to Dr. Nicolas Knuth (nknuth@towson.edu), chair of the search committee.

A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.

Please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/inclusionequity/employment/data.html to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university’s affirmative action plan and is for statistical-related purposes only. The information will not be used for any other purpose. Please note that the search number for which you have applied is: CHP-3346.

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.