Posting Information

Position TitleAssistant Professor of Instruction in Exercise and Sports Science

Job Posting Number202487NTL

Job LocationRound Rock

College/DivisionCollege of Education

Department/SchoolDept of Health & Human Performance

Position Description

TheDepartment of Health and Human Performance (https://www.hhp.txst.edu/) is seeking applicants to fill a non-tenure-line position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction to teach in the undergraduate exercise and sports science programs at the Round Rock campus of Texas State University. Applicants with diverse expertise in all areas related to exercise and sports science are invited to apply, with particular consideration given to candidates with past university teaching experience in a varietyo (https://www.hhp.txst.edu/) f exercise and sports science courses. This position is a non-tenure-line, nine-month faculty of instruction position with a renewable five-year contract subject to enrollment needs and annual reappointment review. This position is housed on the Round Rock campus. The individual selected for this position will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in the BS in Exercise and Sports Science program as departmental needs require. Other responsibilities will include service to the department and the university, community outreach, mentoring students, and general academic and career advising and assistance.

Department:

The Department of Health and Human Performance, with over 40 full-time faculty, serves approximately 2,400 students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees in Athletic Training, Exercise & Sports Science, Public Health, Recreation & Sport Management, and Recreational Therapy. Texas State University also offers a comprehensive employee wellness program led by an interdisciplinary research team that provides opportunities for collaborative studies.

Exercise & Sports Science Program:

The exercise and sports science program offers a BS in Exercise & Sports Science with concentrations in Pre-Rehabilitation Science, Clinical Exercise Science, and Physical Education Teacher Certification; a BS in Health and Fitness Management; and a MS in Exercise Science.

This position is subject to the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or related field by date of hire

• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate students

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in exercise science, kinesiology, or related field by date of hire

• Demonstrable evidence of high-quality teaching in a variety of exercise and sports science courses at the university level

• Demonstrable evidence of using a variety of instructional strategies, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid delivery, experiential learning, or field-based experiences to engage students

• Commitment to working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and other institutional employees

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and consideredhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/46011

To ensure full consideration, submit the following before April 30, 2024:

• Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

The selected candidate will be required to provide transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

If you have questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Kent Griffin, kentgriffin@txstate.edu.

Type of PositionFull-Time

Proposed Start DateFall 2024

Posting Date04/03/2024

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date04/30/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verification including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verification, reference checks, and employment eligibility verification.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/46011

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