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Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Job Details

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department Of Counseling, Health & Kinesiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Education & Human Development, Department of Counseling, Health & Kinesiology, seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning Fall, 2022. The appointment is for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Kinesiology. Successful candidates will teach a broad range of courses across our undergraduate/graduate program offerings.

Responsibilities:

  • The successful candidate will join an intellectually stimulating and innovative academic environment that embraces diversity.

  • The candidate will also work collaboratively with faculty to support program initiatives for diverse populations.

  • The supervision of field-based students, student teachers, and internship students is also possible.

  • Mentorship and advisement of students are essential in addition to the involvement in campus activities and other responsibilities, as deemed necessary.

  • Scholarly activity with publications in refereed journals as well as attendance and presentations at professional meetings is expected.

  • Quality performance will also be expected in teaching, student mentorship, community service, as well as active University committee participation.

  • Teaching assignments may include day, evening, and weekend courses.

Required Education and Experience:

  • An earned doctorate in Kinesiology or related field from a regionally accredited institution.

  • ABD may be considered if completed by the beginning of the teaching semester.

  • Experience working in physical education, exercise science, or kinesiology-related field having research, administrative, and/or education responsibilities.

  • Evidence of scholarly activity with publications in refereed journals; attendance and presentations at professional meetings.

  • Ability to work cooperatively with others and provide excellent customer service to students, employees, and the community.

  • Ability to multitask.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Ability to teach across the health and kinesiology curriculum at a college/university.

  • Credentialing and/or certification relevant to curricular offerings.

  • Experience identifying and developing opportunities for interdisciplinary partnerships, including community engagement initiatives.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Applicants must complete an online profile and submit a letter of interest and a current CV/resume with at least three references.

Please apply online with the required documents:

  • Cover letter

  • Curriculum vitae with three references

The review of applications will begin immediately and the position is open until filled.

Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, three original letters of recommendation of less than one year bearing the writer's actual signature, as well as official transcripts from each degree-granting institution must be received directly by the College of Education & Human Development.

Please address questions to:

Search Committee Chair – Kinesiology

T. Brock Symons

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

College of Education & Human Development

1 University Way

San Antonio, TX 78224

E-mail: tsymons@tamusa.edu

ABD's will be considered if applicants can show that they are on schedule to complete their degree by the time of appointment to the position. All ABD finalists will need to submit a letter or email to the address above from the doctoral advisor prior to interviewing for the position verifying that all requirements have been met, the date of the dissertation defense if that is all that remains, and when the applicant will graduate.

If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (e.g., AACRAO; http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm).

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff, and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Application Instructions:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

  • Application

  • Cover Letter to include two professional references

  • Resume

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html

Summary of Employee Benefits:

https://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/documents/summary-of-employees-benefits.pdf

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents with your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Organization

TAMUSA pic1Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is a contemporary university that reflects the diverse and heritage-rich community it serves. Founded as the first upper-division institution of higher education in South San Antonio in 2009, A&M-SA today is a comprehensive four-year university offering high-quality, affordable education.

From fall 2008 to fall 2017, enrollment has grown 340 percent. The University currently serves nearly 6,500 students and has graduated more than 8,000 alumni. The student body is 60 percent female and 72 percent Hispanic. Approximately 77 percent of students are the first in their family to attend college.

TAMUSA pic3Since becoming president of A&M-SA in 2015, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson has forged an audacious strategic plan for the University to fulfill its mission and bring to life its core values while achieving several important goals, including becoming a national model for student and academic success.

Through the University’s 26 undergraduate degrees and 13 graduate degrees, students can pursue a wide variety of in-demand fields, such as education, business, information technology and cyber security, criminology and biology. A&M-SA equips students with the knowledge, marketable skills and high-impact educational experiences that prepare them for rewarding careers, responsible global citizenship and lifelong learning.

With unprecedented enrollment growth, small classes, flexible schedules and in-demand degrees, A&M-SA is making the dream of higher education a reality for students in the San Antonio community and beyond.TAMUSA pic2

Fast Facts:

  • A&M-SA offers the lowest undergraduate tuition among four-year universities in San Antonio: $8,216 average cost per year (tuition and fees for spring and fall semesters for 15 credit hours/semester)
  • A&M-SA is a Military EmbracingTM university; 1 in 6 of our students is military connected (veterans, active-duty, spouses or dependents)
  • The National Security Agency (NSA) designated A&M-SA as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through the year 2022. This prestigious designation puts the University among a select group of institutions nationwide meeting rigorous federal standards.
  • 20:1 student to teacher ratio

Accreditation

Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, call 404-679-4500 or visit http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of A&M-SA.

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