FITNESS POSITIONS

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HEALTH & WELL-BEING, California State University, Fullerton
FITNESS/WELLNESS, University of Central Missouri

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FITNESS/WELLNESS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / TENURE TRACK
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI

Position: Number 998314

The University of Central Missouri Department of Kinesiology Announces a Tenure-Track Position, Fitness/Wellness, beginning August 2010.

Qualifications:
 
Doctoral Degree in Physical Education (or related field); ABD Considered.  We seek a faculty member with a Physical Education background, preference is given to candidates with K – 12 Physical Education teaching experience.

Responsibilities:
teaching responsibility may include Teaching of Physical Training and other courses with a fitness/wellness emphasis.  Additional responsibilities may include teaching a variety of courses within the Physical Education major (Teaching of Lifetime Activities; Foundations of Teaching Physical Education; Teaching of Secondary Skills; Legal Liabilities; Management; Foundations of Teaching Physical Education, etc.).

Faculty members are expected to pursue an active scholarship agenda, and participate in professional and service activities.

Application Process:
Complete on-line faculty profile at jobs.ucmo.edu and apply for position 998314.  Candidates must complete an on-line faculty profile found at
jobs.ucmo.edu.  Attach to the faculty profile a letter of application, vita, and copies of transcripts showing degrees completed (unofficial accepted).  Please list on the faculty profile names, phone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.  For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at jobs@ucmo.edu or (660) 543-4255.

In addition to the online application process, please have three professional letters of reference sent to:

Dr. Dennis Docheff
Physical Education Screening Committee Chair
University of Central
Missouri
Dept. of Kinesiology
Humphreys 216
Warrensburg, MO  64093


For more information about the position, contact Dr.
Dennis Docheff at docheff@ucmo.edu or 660-543-4146.

Review of applicants will begin
November 30, 2009.  Searches are to remain open until filled.



The
University of Central Missouri is an AA/ADA/EEO employer.  Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.


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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HEALTH &
WELL-BEING
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / TENURE
TRACK
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON


Position:  (Job Control Number 23603G-10-008) The College of Health and Human Development, the Department of Kinesiology is searching for a Tenure-Track faculty member with expertise in Physical Activity, Health, & Well-being.
 

Responsibilities:  Primary teaching responsibilities are in the areas of physical activity, health, and well-being.  In addition to the sub-specialty, teaching responsibilities may include, among others, courses in the areas of measurement and statistics, introduction to kinesiology, and/or research methods. Successful applicants will be expected to conduct research and engage in other scholarly activities; participate in curriculum development; advise and direct student research and graduate theses/projects/exams; provide Department, College, and University service; and provide academic advisement. 

 

Qualifications:  Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field;

Expertise in one or more of the following: theories and models of behavior change related to physical activity participation (e.g., social-cognitive, behavioral, social ecological), measurement of physical activity, and/or intervention effectiveness in reducing or preventing chronic disease through physical activity across the lifespan;

Focused ongoing scholarly/creative activity with a record of peer-reviewed publications; successful teaching performance in relevant courses;  Evidence of significant professional and leadership activities; and   Ability to work successfully within a culturally diverse university and community;  Priority will be given to candidates with experience in and/or potential for attracting external funding.

 

Rank & Salary:  This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank, experience and qualifications. Periodic salary adjustments are enacted by the state legislature. Additional teaching in summer and intersession is often available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as an affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement program through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits visit: http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf

 

Appointment Date:  August 2010

 

Application:  Send letter of application; a brief narrative (2 pages) regarding candidate's views on trends and future directions in main area of research; transcripts of graduate work; current vita; up to three examples of scholarly work; copies of teaching evaluations for all courses taught over the past two years; and three letters of recommendation addressed to:

Department of Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6870
Fullerton, CA  92834-6870
ATTN: Chair, Faculty Search Committee


Application Deadline:  To assure full consideration complete applications should be received by
November 30, 2009. The positions will remain open until filled.


Department:  The Department (> 1,000 majors) offers B.S and M.S. degrees in Kinesiology, providing students with several focus options related to specific career objectives and sub-disciplinary specializations.  The Department houses several laboratories and offers multiple opportunities for collaboration in its research centers, including the Center for Successful Aging, the Center for the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles and Obesity Prevention, the Lifespan Wellness Center, and the Center for the Advancement of Responsible Youth Sports. Visit the departmental and university websites for additional information about our offerings and faculty: http://hhd.fullerton.edu/knes/


Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

Achieving a Climate of Success Through Diversity and Equity


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