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MOTOR LEARNING – MOTOR CONTROL, California State University, Fullerton

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MOTOR LEARNING – MOTOR CONTROL
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / TENURE TRACK
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON

Position:  (Job Control Number 23603G-10-006) The College of Health and Human Development, the Department of Kinesiology is searching for a Tenure-Track faculty member with expertise in Motor Learning and Control

Responsibilities:  Primary teaching responsibilities are in the areas of motor learning, motor control, and principles of human movement. 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 applying contemporary theories and models to address the mechanisms underlying the control and coordination of movements in different populations (e.g., clinical, older adult, children and adolescents);  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

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