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Posted: 12-Aug-24
Location: Towson, Maryland
Type: Tenure-track
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Assistant Professor in Kinesiology
Department of Kinesiology
College of Health Professions
CHP-3814
Position:
The College of Health Professions invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology beginning August 2025.
Qualifications:
Research doctoral degree in Exercise Science or closely related field. ABD applicants considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2026. Candidates must present evidence of a scholarship agenda focused in an area of specialty in Exercise Science that compliments the expertise of current faculty, the course offerings, and available resources. Human subjects research with potential for external funding is highly valued. Candidates must have the training and expertise to teach multiple Exercise Science courses in the following areas: motor learning, motor development, sports nutrition, biomechanics, fitness and exercise assessment, research methods, and/or strength and conditioning. Candidates with expertise to teach across the kinesiology disciplinary boundaries are highly valued and encouraged to apply. Post-doctoral candidates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include: 1) Teaching – research active instructors teach 6 units over a 9- month academic year in a highly diverse, student-centered program; provide high quality instruction in a variety of kinesiology 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 over 30 full-time faculty and more than 1,200 students across the Physical Education/Teacher Education, Sport Management, Fitness and Wellness Leadership, and Exercise Science undergraduate programs. The Department also offers a Master’s degree in Athletic Training. All programs value success in working with diverse populations and students. The Department of Kinesiology maintains a strong, positive working relationship with the University’s Division of Athletics and Campus Recreation.
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 19,000 undergraduates and more than 3,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has of 900 full-time faculty, and offers 65 bachelor’s 42 master’s, and 4 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. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses the posting details and qualifications. Applications must also include: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a teaching statement, a research statement that addresses current areas of expertise and future research agenda, and a statement describing the applicant’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All application materials should be submitted electronically via the application link, preferably in a single PDF file. In addition, applicants should submit contact information (name, address, email, phone number) for at least three professional references.
Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is CHP-3814.
A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.
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Towson University is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, as detailed in “A More Inclusive TU: Advancing Equity and Diversity (2020 – 25).” TU is a national leader in inclusive excellence, the only institution in Maryland with zero
achievement gap, and 68% growth in minority enrollment over the past 5 years. We encourage applications from a variety of (dis)abilities, cultural, ethnic, race, sex, gender identity/expressions, national origins, ages, veteran status, color, religious, socio-economic,
sexual orientations and belief background.
