Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
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Job Location:
Texarkana, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Assistant Professor of KinesiologyAgency
Texas A&M University - TexarkanaDepartment
CNHHS - Health ProfessionsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Texarkana TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
Texas A&M University-Texarkana will pursue an aggressive program growth agenda over the next five (5) years including program accreditation. The Assistant Professor of Kinesiology will be responsible for teaching courses in the Kinesiology curriculum and program development. The appointment will be for a 9-month faculty position teaching 3 courses (9 SCH) each semester with the possibility of up to 2 courses in the summer based on programming needs. The position starts in Fall 2026. The application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching courses in the Kinesiology curriculum preferred in the areas of exercise physiology biomechanics sports psychology physical education and other human performance-related areas for undergraduate/or possible graduate programs.
- Student advisement as assigned.
- Active participation in program development renewal and revision.
- Perform appropriate levels of service within the university region national and international sports organizations.
- Work with the Dean chair and Kinesiology coordinator to develop collaborative relationships with local and regional organizations and communities.
- Actively apply internal/external funding for projects and research.
- Serve on search committees for new program faculty. As time and budgets permit promote enrollment in on-campus and community programs. Maintain program memberships or affiliations with relevant professional associations.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications
- Terminal degree: PhD or Kinesiology or Exercise Sciences ABD will be considered at the rank of Lecturer if a doctoral/terminal degree is not conferred by the hire date.
- At least two (2) years of Kinesiology teaching experience at a higher education institute
- Record of scholarly work and publications
- Record of affiliations with professional organizations in Kinesiology
- Record of higher education teaching excellence
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Canvas or other online software
- Experience teaching courses in the Kinesiology program and curriculum development.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience teaching various courses at undergraduate/graduate levels in Kinesiology
- Experience in national accreditation for educational programs
Other Requirements
- Ability to travel and maintain normal office hours for student advising.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position
SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL
This position does not supervise employees.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
To apply: Upload your cover letter CV/resume Unofficial transcripts and 3 professional references contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.
Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to revise or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application you may contact .
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
