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Assistant Professor

Employer
Northern Michigan University
Location
Marquette, MI 49855

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Position Type
Assistant Professor
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Assistant Professor

Job no: 493346
Work type: Faculty and Librarians
Location: Marquette, MI 49855
Categories: Faculty-College of Health Sciences and Professional Studies

Position title

Assistant Professor

Department

Health/Human Perfmnce, Schl Of

Term of assignment

tenure track

Term end date, if applicable

FLSA status

Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Work schedule

Salary

competitive

Travel

Less than 10%

Brief statement of duties:

Brief statement of duties

This position teaches undergraduate and graduate courses (MS level) in one or more exercise science areas. Other responsibilities include advising undergraduate students and research projects in the Sports Science program, advising graduate students in the Exercise Science master's program and directing master's level graduate theses. This position works with other faculty on the maintenance/supervision of the Exercise Science Laboratory, developing/maintaining a personal program of research and scholarship, and participating in departmental and university committees. This is a campus-based position.

Minimum qualifications:

Required education

Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree

Discipline/degree area

Biomechanics, Exercise Science, Motor Control or other related field

Required specialized training/certifications

Earned doctorate in an exercise science related area, such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control or related field from an accredited institution by August 2021.

Required minimum work experience

-Evidence of college teaching, research and scholarship
-Must have teaching and supervision experience and meet the requirements for Assistant Professor as described in the School bylaws.

Knowledge, skills, abilities or attributes required for satisfactory performance of the position duties

-Ability to convey oral and written information in understandable ways and communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
-Ability to work effectively with others in productive ways.
-Commitment to teaching with the ability to incorporate active learning strategies.

Additional desirable qualifications:

Additional desirable qualifications

-Expertise in clinical exercise science.
-Certifications such as American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) (e.g., EP-C or CEP), and/or National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) (e.g., CSCS) or equivalent.
-Ability to mentor and guide student theses and other research projects.
-Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design, including online instruction.
-Evidence of prior grant funding or funding from other internal or external sources.
-Ability to establish a research program that engages both undergraduate and graduate students.
-Preference will be given to those candidates with strong backgrounds in statistics.

Other

Special instructions to applicants

Applicant materials will include: a Cover Letter, CV, Teaching Philosophy (1 page max), Research Philosophy (1 page max) and an unofficial transcripts.

Contact information

Julie Rochester

Equal Employment Opportunity

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees.

Advertised: Sep 22 2020 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 16 2020 Eastern Standard Time

Organization

Working at Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs.

Northern Michigan has a population of about 7,900 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers over 170 degree programs, including 25 graduate programs. More than 75 percent of NMU's 300-plus full-time faculty members have doctorates or the highest degree in their fields, and a hallmark of the NMU experience is that full-time faculty members teach at all levels - freshmen through graduate courses. NMU’s 1,100 employees view helping students succeed as not only a university priority, but a personal goal.

Mission

Northern Michigan University’s distinctive academic and career programs are nurtured by exceptional teaching and extensive opportunities for scholarship, creativity and engagement. Our supportive, connected community empowers students, graduates, faculty and staff to contribute to a diverse and sustainable world.

Vision

Northern Michigan University promotes an active environment to foster strong minds and bodies, inspires innovation and inclusion through community engagement, and develops leaders capable of local and global impact.

Working at NMU

Northern Michigan University prides itself on the knowledge, skills and real-world experiences that faculty and staff bring to campus. This process begins with attracting and selecting quality candidates. Our faculty, staff, and student employees have always combined to form a very special community here at Northern. One that works together with a common goal in mind: to provide a quality education and supportive environment for our students.

Have questions about working at Northern? Visit nmu.edu/hr/employment to learn more.

Diversity Statement: Northern Michigan University strives to be an inclusive community where differences are recognized as assets of the institution, respected attributes of the person and a valuable part of the university experience.

Inclusion is one of Northern’s seven core values. The inclusion value states: Northern is a safe and welcoming place. We aspire to learn from and encourage each other as global citizens, neighbors, colleagues and family. We desire to be a role model in embracing all types of diversity and diverse points of view, engaging in civil society and governance, protecting human rights and promoting social justice.

Our other core values include community, rigor, environment, connection, opportunity and innovation.

The NMU President’s Committee on Diversity is represented by 25 students, faculty and staff. The committee is charged with the six following tasks:

1) To create and implement action plans to promote diversity within the framework of the university’s mission and strategic plan.
2) To identify, evaluate, and respond to diversity issues.
3) To identify, plan, and support activities that will encourage, promote, and recognize diversity on campus.
4) To evaluate the effectiveness of the Committee’s efforts and make adjustments to continually improve, including if necessary, recommending changes to the Committee’s charge.
5) To direct the President’s attention to issues regarding diversity on campus and in the surrounding communities.
6) To submit a report that enumerates and evaluates the Committee’s activities and makes recommendations, including recommendations regarding resource allocation, to the President by June 1 each year.

There are many Northern Michigan University units and departments that work to cultivate diversity efforts. These departments include the President’s Office, Equal Opportunity Office, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Center for Student Enrichment, Multicultural Education and Resources Center, Center for Native American Studies, and International Programs.

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