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Assistant Professor Department of Kinesiology

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St. Edward's University
Location
Austin

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Health & Medical, Exercise Science & Kinesiology
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Assistant Professor Department of Kinesiology
St. Edward's University



Assistant Professor

Department of Kinesiology

School of Natural Sciences

St. Edward's University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, beginning August 2022. The successful candidate will teach and coordinate labs for a variety of courses, including Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, and Exercise Physiology. Other courses might include Nutrition, Strength Training and Conditioning, or Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Biomechanics. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to supporting a diverse student body at a Hispanic-serving Institution. St. Edward's University embraces excellence through diversity and especially encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minority groups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teaching is central to the mission of St. Edward's University, and the teaching load for this position is 12 credits per semester. Courses are delivered face-to-face.
  • Advise undergraduate students.
  • Meet School and University service requirements.
  • Enthusiastically participate in promoting the kinesiology major.
  • Maintain an active program of quality research.
  • Develop new courses and curriculum as requested
  • Maintain commitment to social responsibility in the classroom setting inline with the University's mission.
  • Other required duties as outlined in the St. Edward's University Faculty Manual


Qualifications
  • Earned doctorate in exercise physiology, exercise science, kinesiology or related-area required;
  • Demonstrated experience in college-level teaching and scholarship required;
  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills;
  • A strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and training undergraduates from diverse backgrounds;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
  • Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check is required.


About St. Edward's University Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic, liberal arts institution of 2,900 undergraduate and 700 graduate students located in Austin, Texas. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edward's community as the university increases its global engagement to educate students for the opportunities and challenges of a 21st-century world. SEU is a diverse community that appreciates faculty and students from all backgrounds. The Department of Kinesiology offers a number of tracks to meet the needs of our students: General Kinesiology, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Athletic Training, and Sports Management with a required minor in Business or Management. The School of Natural Sciences is also home to the Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, an NSF funded center that fosters cross sector partnerships, interdisciplinary collaborations, and training in informatics and emerging technologies (https://www.stedwards.edu/academics/centers-institutes/institute-interdisciplinary-science-i4).

Application Process Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled, with full consideration given to those received by Dec 1, 2021. Applicants should submit application and all requested documentation online through http://stedwards.applicantpro.com/jobs/.

A complete application must include:
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement that details the candidate's (1) knowledge, (2) track record, and (3) plans for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion as a professional at St. Edward's University (2 page maximum). Your DEI statement should be included as a separate document and should not contain your name or any other personally identifiable information. For further guidance, please visit the St. Edward's University website on DEI https://www.stedwards.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion
  • Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
  • The names and contact information for three professional references.


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Sponsorship:

We are not offering sponsorship at this time.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check is required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Posted: 10/19/2021

Available: TBA







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Organization

St. Edward’s University: One of America’s Best Colleges

St. Edward’s is a dynamic, nationally ranked, Catholic university where teaching, learning, leadership and service come together to contribute to a better world. For more than a decade, we’ve been named one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report. Located in the thriving city of Austin, Texas, with partner universities in 16 countries, our impact extends across the globe.

An Education for Today and a Lifetime

St. Edward’s offers an extraordinary educational environment that challenges, inspires and empowers students to make a difference in their world. Our academic community is dedicated to providing undergraduate, graduate and adult-learner degree programs that meet the demands of our times, preparing students to lead and succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, our liberal arts education emphasizes critical thinking, ethical reasoning and multicultural understanding. Students enjoy the advantages of small classes and personal attention coupled with innovative facilities and advanced technology. And they benefit from valuable real-world experience through research, internships, service and study abroad. Through the abundant learning opportunities a St. Edward’s education provides, our students gain the knowledge and skills they need to pursue fulfilling careers and purposeful lives.

Quick Facts About St. Edward’s

  • 13:1 Student-faculty Ratio
  • 18 Average class size
  • 50+ Undergraduate areas of study
  • 7 Graduate degree programs
  • 10 Adult undergraduate programs
  • 4,620 Students enrolled
  • 4,023 Undergraduate students
  • 54 Countries represented

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Our Achievements Draw National Recognition

A commitment to students, faculty and a stellar academic environment that’s second to none has placed St. Edward’s in the national spotlight. 

  • Since 2003, St. Edward’s has consistently been recognized in the top 25 of U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of “America’s Best Colleges.” Currently, we’re 13th among universities in the Western Region.

  • Forbes, Princeton Review and Washington Monthly include St. Edward’s on their lists of the best universities in the country.

  • We’ve recently been ranked one of the top 10 “Best Colleges in Texas” by two highly respected college assessment groups: College Factual (2015) and Niche (2016). 

  • St. Edward’s has been named the nation’s top producer of U.S. Fulbright Students among master’s-granting institutions in 2015–2016. For the last six years, St. Edward’s has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Students, with a record 13 finalists and 10 winners in 2015. Since 2004, our students have won 37 Fulbright grants.

Strategic Planning Guides Our Success

From 1999 to 2015, St. Edward’s increased overall enrollment by 25%. And our donors contributed more than $152 million during that time. This record generosity helped grow our endowment to more than $95 million and provided important funding for new buildings and capital improvements. See how we’re continuing the momentum of that success in the years ahead. Read about our strategic priorities for 2018.

Learn more about St. Edward’s.

We welcome your application. Apply now!

https://www.stedwards.edu/careers-st-edwards

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