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Assistant Professor Health, Physical Education and Research

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Kentucky State University
Location
Frankfort, KY

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Education, Child Development & Family Studies, Health & Medical, Exercise Science & Kinesiology, Science & Technology, Physical Sciences
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Tenured & Tenure-Track
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Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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TITLE:  Assistant/Associate Professor in Health, Physical Education, and Research                          

DEPARTMENT:  School of Education, Human Development, and Consumer Sciences                     

REPORTS TO: Chair, School of Education, Human Development and Consumer Sciences

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:  Full-time       

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:  Exempt                      

                             

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

  

The School of Education, Human Development, and Consumer Sciences at Kentucky State University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position as Assistant or Associate Professor in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, with an emphasis in Exercise Science. A master’s degree is required and a doctorate preferred in Exercise Science or a related field. Professional experience as a practitioner in a field related to exercise science and in utilizing equipment/technology related to exercise science required. At least two years of experience in teaching undergraduate courses in health, PE, and/or exercise science preferred. The position requires adept utilization of at least two electronic data systems commonly used in higher education, including and not limited to a data management system (e.g., Banner, Oracle’s PeopleSoft); a course management system (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas); and/or a student/program assessment system (e.g., LiveText, Campus Labs).

 

 

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

 

Applicants must have skills in innovatively teaching undergraduate courses in health, physical education, and exercise science; advising and supporting students; communicating professionally and effectively verbally and in writing; being open and able to work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external stakeholders in education, health, business, and the community; and writing and managing program grants with a team. Participation in professional organizations related to exercise science and education is expected.

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1) TEACHING – provide high-quality instruction in a variety of health and/or physical education/teacher education courses and 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 School, University, Profession, and community levels. 

 

 

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Doctoral degree in Physical Education/Teacher Education, Health and Physical Education or Exercise Science. ABD applicants considered, but the appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2022.
  • Evidence of scholarship agenda focused in an area related to Health and/or Physical Education/Teacher Education and Exercise Science is required.
  • Training and expertise to teach courses in physical education, health education, and/or exercise science is required.
  • Experience teaching K-12 physical education, health education, and/or exercise science is highly preferred.
  • Candidates wishing to be considered for the Associate Professor rank should have a minimum of 6 years experience teaching in higher education or comparable qualifications, and demonstrate a clear line of scholarship with outcomes.
  • Candidates should have a background dealing with issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
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    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:    

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the university setting.
  • Strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate student level. 
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    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.

     

     

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Works involve an office setting.


    KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

    Organization

    Our Mission

    Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

    Geographic Region
    Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

    Institutional Admission Standards
    Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

    Degree Levels
    Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

    Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
    The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

    Enhancement of Instruction
    The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

    Service and Research Functions
    Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

    Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

    Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

    Collaborative Ventures
    The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

    Efficiency and Effectiveness
    Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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    Location
    400 E Main St
     Frankfort
    Kentucky
    40601
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