MOTOR - LEARNING/DEVELOPMENT POSITIONS

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MOTOR LEARNING AND CONTROL, California State University, Fullerton
MOTOR LEARNING/CONTROL, Texas State University, San Marcos
PHYSICAL EDUCATION PEDAGOGY/MOTOR DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING, Old Dominion University, VA

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From:  Mary Aboud maboud@Exchange.FULLERTON.EDU

MOTOR LEARNING AND CONTROL
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / TENURE TRACK
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON

Position:  Motor Learning and Control tenure-track position in the Department of Kinesiology, College of Health and Human Development.  Job Control Number 23603G-09-060

Responsibilities:  In addition to the above specialization, areas of teaching responsibility may include measurement and statistics, introduction to kinesiology, research methods, and/or gerokinesiology.  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; focused ongoing scholarly/creative activity with a record of peer-reviewed publications and potential to attract external funding; 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.

Rank & Salary:  Positions are at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor, depending on experience.  Salaries are 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 2009

Application Procedures:  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: Motor Learning & Control Search Chair

To assure full consideration complete applications should be received by November 15, 2008. The positions will remain open until filled.

The 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://hdcs.fullerton.edu/knes/

The University:  California State University, Fullerton is a large, comprehensive, urban university with approximately 1,900 full and part-time faculty and a diverse student body of approximately over 37,130. The university offers a broad spectrum of programs, with 55 baccalaureate and 50 graduate degrees in liberal arts and sciences and in applied and professional fields including a doctorate in education. Learning is preeminent at Cal State Fullerton. We combine the best qualities of teaching and research universities where actively engaged students, faculty and staff work in close collaborations to expand knowledge. Research and other creative activities are enhanced by the proximity of the campus to nationally recognized business, cultural, and educational institutions. Faculty members were awarded over $17 million in grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities in 2007-2008. The university has a longstanding tradition of collegial governance. Cal State Fullerton is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. We are ranked 6th in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minorities. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State Fullerton is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, disability or Veteran's status or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

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

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From:  Lisa Lloyd ll12@txstate.edu

MOTOR LEARNING/CONTROL
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / TENURE TRACK
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN MARCOS

Job Posting Number 2009-47

Position:  The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) at Texas State University-San Marcos invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Exercise and Sports Science. The Department of HPER serves undergraduate and graduate students seeking degrees in Exercise and Sport Science, Athletic Training, Health Education and Recreation. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position with a nine-month academic year appointment, beginning September 1, 2009.

Responsibilities:  The successful candidate will: 1) be responsible for delivering quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses in motor learning and control; 2) be expected to pursue a focused area of research and scholarship that culminates in nationally refereed publications, professional presentations, and submission of grant proposals; 3) guide graduate student research; 4) hold active membership in relevant professional associations/organizations; and 5) serve on committees and participate in official activities at the department, college and university levels. Interpersonal and communication skills that promote strong collaborations in research, teaching and program development with established faculty within the Department, College and University are essential.

Qualifications:
Required:
Earned doctorate in Exercise Science, or closely related field prior to appointment date; and
Emerging or established line of research and scholarship in motor learning, control, or development.
Preferred:
Experience or participation in grant-writing and obtaining external funding for exercise science research projects;
University teaching experience in exercise and sport science, specifically in motor learning, control, or development;
An ability to work with faculty and staff in a broad range of academic programs, including Health, Physical Education, and Recreation;
Demonstrated involvement in program, university and professional service activities and organizations; and
Ability to integrate a diversity/multicultural perspective into teaching methods.

Application:  To ensure full consideration, all materials must arrive by November 15, 2008. To apply, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of research and scholarship (reprints of recent publications), and names and contact information of three references to:

Dr. Robert Pankey, Search Committee Chair
Jowers A109
Department of HPER
Texas State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, Texas 78666

For more information about the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, go to: http://www.hper.txstate.edu/. 

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From: Robert J Spina RSpina@odu.edu

PHYSICAL EDUCATION PEDAGOGY/MOTOR DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / TENURE TRACK
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY

Position Description:  Assistant Professor, full-time tenure track position. Duties include teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in physical and health education pedagogy as well as content specific courses such as motor control/development/learning at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The undergraduate physical and health education program is fully accredited under the new NASPE standards, has a minimum undergraduate 2.75 GPA for admission to teacher education, and has a graduate (masters) program with options for currently licensed teachers as well as initial licensure candidates.  A new Ph.D. program in Education, concentration in Human Movement Science, with emphases in Curriculum and Instruction, and Applied Kinesiology is intended to prepare individuals for faculty research and administrative positions within departments that offer programs such as athletic training, health and physical education, exercise science, physical therapy, and biomechanics. 

Qualifications:  The successful applicant is expected to have a doctoral degree in physical education or kinesiology-related area with a content area focus of motor control, motor development, or motor learning. In addition, the candidate will be able to model effective teaching practices, and possess a strong commitment to scholarship and research.  Lastly, the candidate will provide service to the University, College, Department, profession and community.  A preferred area for research is motor control/development/learning. 

Starting Date:  July 25, 2009

Application Information:  Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, samples of scholarly work, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to:

Dr. David Swain Search Committee Chair
Health and Physical Education Teacher Preparation
Department of ESPER
111 Spong Hall
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529-0196
dswain@odu.edu

Review of applicants will begin November 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

The Department and College:  The Department of Exercise Science, Sport, Physical Education, and Recreation (ESPER, http://education.odu.edu/esper/) at Old Dominion University is seeking qualified candidates for the position. ESPER is one of five departments in the Darden College of Education (http://education.odu.edu/) and offers on-campus baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in exercise science, health and physical education teacher preparation, recreation/tourism studies and sport management, as well as a master’s degree program in athletic training. The recently approved Ph.D. in Education, concentration Human Movement Science, includes emphasis areas in Curriculum and Instruction and Applied Kinesiology.  ESPER currently has 15 full-time faculty; approximately 50 adjunct faculty members; 12 department-funded graduate assistants; two administrative support employees; approximately 700 undergraduate majors; and approximately 100 graduate majors.  A new building, scheduled to open January 2009 will include state-of-the-art instructional and research facilities. 

The University:  Old Dominion University is a Carnegie Foundation research-extensive institution focusing on becoming one of the top 100 public doctoral institutions. The University’s 2005-2009 Strategic Plan (http://www.odu.edu/ao/affairs/odusp2005%5B2004.12.10%5Dbov.pdf) addresses improvement in graduate and undergraduate education, research productivity, and quality of campus life.  

The Community:  Old Dominion University’s main campus is located in Norfolk, VA, one of the seven major cities which make up Hampton Roads, a metropolitan community with a population of more than 1.5 million citizens. The main campus is 30 minutes from the popular Virginia Beach oceanfront, one hour from historic Colonial Williamsburg, and 90 minutes from the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The University has a highly regarded distance education program and also operates several off-campus higher education centers. 

Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and requires compliance with the Immigration, Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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