Assistant Professor/Associate Professor, Human Performance (AA26078)
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor, Human Performance (AA26078)
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Working Title:
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor Human Performance (AA26078)Institution:
Minnesota State University MankatoClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
209: Inter Faculty OrganizationCity:
MankatoFLSA:
Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)Salary Range:
$72118.00 - $186015.00Salary Range:
Assistant Professor: $64066 - $186015
Associate Professor: $72118 - $186015
Salary Type: Depends on qualifications
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on June 12 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Position: Nine Month Fixed Term Appointment*
Job Description
The Department of Human Performance at Minnesota State University Mankato is accepting applications for a fixed-term position in the undergraduate exercise science and graduate exercise physiology programs.
- A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twelve (12) credits per semester of instruction.
- The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
- May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face hybrid and simulations at the Mankato campus teach online and/or at the universitys additional locations including clinical sites as assigned.
- The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design instruction and evaluation and help create innovative strategies for student recruitment retention and completion and expectations as listed in Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement.
- All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research in continuing preparation and study in contributing to student growth and development and in providing service to the university and community (see Article 22 and Appendix G of theIFO Master Agreement).
- The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Biomechanics Science of Strength Training & Kinesiology Group Exercise Instruction.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate courses in Biomechanics & Motor Learning Evidence-based practice in Exercise Physiology.
- Potentially other courses in the undergraduate Exercise Science and graduate Exercise Physiology programs based on program needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens to this position including social justice and/or anti-racism.
- Masters degree in Exercise Science Kinesiology Biomechanics or related field (conferred on an official transcript at the time of hire).
Preferred Qualification
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
- Doctorate or terminal degree in Exercise Science Kinesiology Biomechanics or related field.
- Demonstrated effective written oral communication and/or presentation skills.
- Demonstrated preparation to teach advise and support a wide variety of students.
- Demonstrated ability to teach the courses listed below along with additional courses depending on the departments needs; Biomechanics Motor Learning Strength Training Kinesiology Group Exercise Instruction.
- Demonstrated contributions to student growth and development and the ability or willingness to incorporate experiential learning into coursework.
- Demonstrated commitment to program and department activities university services or assessment processes.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
- Demonstrated success or strong potential in scholarly pursuits research grant writing and dissemination through publication and professional presentation.
- Currently hold or have potential to become certified in NSCA-CSCS (within 2 years) and First Aid/CPR/AED.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
About
The Department of Human Performance offers undergraduate programs in Exercise Science Physical Education-DAPE and Sports Management and graduate programs in Athletic Training Exercise Physiology and Sport Exercise and Performance Psychology. The Exercise Science program has an enrollment of 340 undergraduate and 10-15 graduate students.
University Demographics
Minnesota State University Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision Equity 2030 which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity socioeconomic status ability and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves for their families and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:
- Enhancing access and student success.
- Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
- Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.
Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here. State University Mankatohas identified five broad themes as our basis for discussion in developing our next comprehensivestrategicplan. The themes areServing Students and Managing Enrollment Focusing our Resources Offering an Exceptional Student Experience Caring for Health and Well-Being and Ensuring a Welcoming Equitable and Inclusive seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University Mankato is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region state and nation.
Founded as a Normal School in 1868 Minnesota State University Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-working thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state region and global society. Mankato Minnesota is a community of nearly 44500 people about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We recognize Native Nations of this region who have called this place home over thousands of years including Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) Lakota Dakota and Ho-Chunk and Cheyenne. We acknowledge the ongoing colonialism and legacies of violence displacement migrations and settlement that foreground the formation of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
Serving approximately 14000 students annually the University is an applied research institution with more than 200 academic programs from bachelors through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1175 international students from 95 countries cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships. With 1600 faculty and staff including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesotas the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: PROCEDURES: To apply for this position please continue the process via this website select the job title and click the green Apply button at the top of the job posting page. A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three (3) references
- Unofficial Transcript(s) of candidates relevant graduate degree(s)
- Cover Letter
- A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment
- A one (1) page statement of your teaching philosophy
*All attachments should be uploaded to your application under the Resume section.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jessica Albers PhD.
Human Performance
Minnesota State University Mankato
1400 Highland Center
Mankato MN 56001
Phone:
TTY: or 711
Email:
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN States vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Other Requirements
Work safely at all times which includes but is not limited to participating and completing all required safety trainings as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools equipment and personal protective equipment.
The Minnesota State University Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the schools policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: may also request a paper copy from University Security at or by emailing .
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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