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POSITION/APPLICATION INFORMATION

McNeese State University invites qualified applicants for the position of Instructor of Kinesiology in the Department of Kinesiology in the Burton College of Education. This is a full-time, 9-month, unclassified non-tenure-track position. The appointment is available in August (Fall) 2026.

POSITION NUMBER

F99577

SALARY:

$50,000 POSITION

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Kinesiology Instructor is responsible for functions related to teaching 15 hours of undergrad and/or graduate (if applicable) courses involving the skills of a physical medicine professional and general knowledge involved with kinesiology related fields. The Kinesiology Instructor will work closely with other faculty members of the Kinesiology department, undergraduate and graduate students within the Kinesiology department, as well as community partnerships. The Kinesiology Instructor will be responsible for advising kinesiology undergrad, and possibly graduate students if applicable, across 2-4 concentrations within the Kinesiology department, as well as serve on departmental and university committees. The Kinesiology Instructor will be responsible for participating in recruiting events within an academic year. Annual professional development is expected regardless of certification and/or licensure status.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

• Master's or greater in a Kinesiology field of Physical Medicine (Athletic Training, Chiropractic Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or similar) or master's or greater in Kinesiology or related field with a valid license or certification in a physical medicine setting.

Preferred :

• Additional certifications related to Kinesiology
• Teaching experience in higher education
• Experience as a mentor or supervisor in the physical medicine setting
• Experience with recruitment

DEADLINE

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. First round of candidate review is expected for June 15 and may continue until position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS

To apply for this vacancy, and to ensure full consideration , applicants must submit the required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application
• Resume/Vitae
• Three Professional References (include: name, phone number, and email address)
• Unofficial Transcripts for all degrees earned Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE JOB SEARCH CAN BE DIRECTED TO

Alex Rozas at arozas@mcneese.edu or Christin Manuel at ccrader@mcneese.edu

QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE JOB POSITION CAN BE DIRECTED TO

Dr. Courtney Hebert at chuck@mcneese.edu

Office of Human Resources:

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment / kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413