OPERA Job/Event Announcements 12/01/2008

 

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12/01/2008
 

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION PEDAGOGY, Washburn University, KS
SPORT MANAGEMENT, Minnesota State University

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From:  Donna Lacey donna.lacey@washburn.edu

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PEDAGOGY
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/LECTURER / TENURE TRACK
WASHBURN UNIVERSITY


Position:  Assistant Professor/Lecturer of HPEES — Physical Education Teaching: Washburn University's Health, Physical Education & Exercise Science Department invites applications for a 9- month ASSISTANT PROFESSOR or LECTURER beginning no later than August 2009.

Responsibilities:  The candidate must be prepared to teach: methods for P-12, curriculum development, and motor development.  Additional teaching responsibilities may include: Introduction to Human Movement Studies, Measurement & Evaluation and Lifetime Wellness.  Further responsibilities include but are not limited to: student advisement, supervision of student practica, mentoring of student research, and demonstration of scholarship and service consistent with appointment rank.  Possibility of summer teaching.

Qualifications:  The tenure line position with rank of Assistant Professor requires a doctorate in kinesiology, physical education or a related area, with a strong background in physical education teaching.  Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of successful teaching at the college/university level, evidence of research, scholarly publications and/or other scholarly activity, and P-12 teaching experience.  Lecturer appointment requires a minimum of a Masters degree in kinesiology, physical education, or a related area.  A Lecturer position carries the possibility of renewal and may be convertible to a tenure-line position upon completion of all tenure line qualifications.

Rank and Salary:  Assistant Professor/Lecturer.  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  (Position contingent upon funding).

Application:  Send application letter, current vita, transcripts of all academic work, and names/addresses/telephone numbers of four professional references to:

Dr. Ross Friesen
Department of Health, Physical Education and
Exercise Science Washburn University
1700
SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621


Review of applications will begin
February 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to hire.  Arrest information is not considered in the selection process.  .   www.washburn.edu


Washburn University is an EEO

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From:  Jill Binstock jilane.binstock@mnsu.edu

SPORT MANAGEMENT
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / TENURE TRACK
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY


POSITION:  Human Performance / Sport Management, Assistant Professor (Probationary; Nine Month Appointment*) PRF #10030

DATE OF APPOINTMENT:  August 17, 2009

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This tenure track position will teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in Sport Management, along with other courses within the Human Performance Department. Additionally, they are expected to develop and maintain an active research agenda, direct master's thesis, oversee internships, advise students, and serve as a faculty advisor for the sport management majors club.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A doctorate in Sport Management or a closely related field (Ph.D., Ed.D., DSM, DBA). ABDs will be
      considered with doctorate earned by May 2009.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching college or university-level classes within the Sport Management area.
• Demonstrated ability to teach: Foundations of Sport Management, Analysis of Sport Data, Facility Planning,
      Event Management and additional courses.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain an active research agenda.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology in the classroom including web-based teaching platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty and staff in a collegial and cooperative manner.


OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

• Graduate level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver online sport management courses.
• Demonstrated success in supervising master's theses.
• Experience supervising sport management internships.
• Industry work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse population of students.


SALARY RANGE:  Commensurate with education and experience.

TO APPLY:
Send letter of application including information on how you value and can contribute to the diversity of our campus, completed Application for Employment form (see: http://www.mnsu.edu/humanres/forms/unclassapp.pdf), current curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and the names and telephone numbers of three references to address below. An official or certified copy of transcript for the highest completed degree will be required prior to any interview as a finalist for this position.

Jill Binstock
Department of Human Performance
Minnesota State University, Mankato
1400 Highland Center
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone:  (507) 389-5231
TTY:  (800) 627-3529 or 711
FAX:  (507) 389-5618


APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Review of applications will begin
January 5, 2009, and continue until position is filled.

RELATED INFORMATION:
The Department of Human Performance offers undergraduate and graduate programs in sport management, sport psychology, physical education teaching, athletic training, and exercise science. Mankato is a city of approximately 50,000 located one hour southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Full-time, nine-month appointment; potential for summer and extended campus appointments.

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu.

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/ifo0709.pdf.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business, whether using a personal, rental, or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a Vehicle Use Agreement form and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check annually.


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