A Recreation or Fitness Studies Professor leads courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
This faculty position is for a healthcare educator responsible for providing high-quality instruction in classroom and laboratory settings to students pursuing careers in allied health fields (such as pre-physical therapy, pre-athletic training, pre-occupational therapy and fitness management). Instruction is delivered across various modalities including face-to-face, hybrid and online formats. This is a full-time, 10-month appointment.
REPORTS TO
The Associate Dean of the School of Nursing & Health Professions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
: Assume all professional responsibilities of a full-time faculty member. Participate in institutional service activities. Actively participate in discipline, department, and university committees Maintain familiarity with current texts, instructional materials, teaching aids and techniques related to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate. Update and revise course content and teaching methodology to maintain currency and relevance according to the curriculum plan. Participate in program assessment and continuous improvement efforts. Participate in research and scholarly activities independently or collaboratively. Perform other duties as assigned.
ADMINISTRATIVE & COLLABORATIVE DUTIES
Collaborate with Associate Dean to make budget recommendations and capital planning. Participate in faculty meetings and departmental initiatives. Participate in full academic regalia in official graduation ceremonies. Collaborate in small and large group settings on programmatic and curricular decisions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
: Master's degree in allied health related field; with preference given to a Master's of Science in Exercise Science.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
: Master's degree in Exercise Science or Doctorate in an allied health field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Exercise Sciences Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
: Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of office technology and the aptitude to learn applicable computer software. Effective teaching, learning and course assessment skills. Knowledge of curriculum principles and design Maintenance of confidentiality in work performance. Ability to resolve problems and conflict. Success with diverse student and faculty/staff recruitment initiatives.
Ability to:
Independently initiate and complete comprehensive work assignments Organize and implement work procedures Plan, organize, and direct the tasks of others Research, gather, analyze, and interpret data
WORK SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION
Full-time position with 40 hours/week. Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Hours are variable, generally 8 am to 5 pm with occasional evening and/or weekends dependent upon program or campus events. About us
EEO STATEMENT
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