Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Kinesiology

Iowa State University

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Position Title:

Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Kinesiology

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a 9-month term faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor. Initial appointment length is one year for an Assistant Teaching Professor and three years for an Associate Teaching Professor. Renewal parameters are determined by performance and department need.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach up to 12-credit hours (or equivalent effort) per semester, which includes classroom instruction of department courses offered in Kinesiology and Health (Exercise Science option), and coordination and supervision of exercise clinic. The candidate is expected to engage in continuous professional and curriculum development at the undergraduate level, as well as engage in department and institutional service. Candidates should have strong communication skills, , and exhibit the potential for long-term leadership in supporting the mission of the department, college, and university.

Required Minimum Qualifications

For Assistant Teaching Professor –

  • Masters or higher degree in Kinesiology or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at collegiate level

For Associate Teaching Professor –

  • Masters or higher degree in Kinesiology or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience at collegiate level

Preferred Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate degree in Kinesiology or related field
  • Kinesiology and/or Health-related teaching experience at collegiate level
  • Experience coordinating and supervising an outreach program
  • Additional years of teaching experience at collegiate level

Department/Program & College Description

The Department of Kinesiology is one of five academic units in the College of Human Sciences and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in kinesiology. The department has approximately 1100 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, making it one of the largest academic departments at Iowa State. Through our teaching, research, service, and outreach efforts, the Department of Kinesiology strives to promote health and wellbeing by creating and disseminating knowledge about physical activity and healthy living to improve the lives of citizens of Iowa, the United States, and the world. The expertise and interests of our nationally recognized faculty are diverse and reflect biomechanical, pedagogical, physiological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives of physical activity, exercise, and health.

Department Unit/Website: https://www.kin.hs.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 15, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three References

For guaranteed consideration, applications must be received by July 10, 2024. Position is open until filled.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Li-Shan Chou at [email protected].

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

  • Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Generous leave plans
  • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

July 2, 2024

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R15011

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