MEASUREMENT POSITIONS

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MEASUREMENT & SPORT PSYCHOLOGY/COACHING, Georgia Southern University

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MEASUREMENT & SPORT PSYCHOLOGY/COACHING
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / TENURE TRACK
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY


Position:  Reporting to the Chair of the Department, the position is a nine month appointment with potential for summer teaching.  The salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:  the successful candidate will teach undergraduate/graduate courses in research methods and data analysis with additional teaching responsibilities in sport psychology and/or coaching education. In addition, the successful candidate will provide academic advisement to undergraduate and graduate students; provide research methodology and data analysis assistance to faculty and students; promote and sustain interdisciplinary dialogue and service; hold membership in professional associations/organizations; and serve on committees and participate in official activities at the departmental, college, and university levels. 

Qualifications: 

Required:  Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or closely related area by August 1, 2010; Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning as evidenced by a presentation with students present during the campus visit; Promise of productive scholarship consistent with the teacher-scholar model; Commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service that is consistent with the College’s priorities for the Department and the mission of the University; Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the Department, College, and University; Technological literacy and a commitment to integrate technology in teaching and scholarship; and Commitment to professional service within the University and beyond.


Preferred:  Minimum of one year of college/university teaching experience; Interest in working in diverse academic and professional communities; and Experience in online instruction and development.


Screening of applications begins
March 1, 2010, and continues until the position is filled. The position starting date is August 1, 2010.

Application:  A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; current curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to:

Dr. Barry Joyner, Chair, Search #56702
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8076
Statesboro GA 30460-8076
Electronic mail: joyner@georgiasouthern.eu
Telephone: (912) 478-0200


More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://www.georgiasouthernhealthscience.com/more-on-chhs/job-opportunities.html. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

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