Assistant​/Associate Professor Physical Education​/Kinesiology

Position: Assistant / Associate Professor for Physical Education/Kinesiology
Location: Normal

Salary: $68,250.00 - $80,063.00 Annually
Location : Normal
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Health Sciences, Human Performance & CSD
Opening Date: 03/28/2025

Description

Summary:

The position is in the Department of Health Sciences, Human Performance, and Communication Disorder. This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position. The rank and tenure-status of the position is negotiable based on qualifications.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a variety of kinesiology and health education courses in the physical education and service programs. (Biomechanics of Exercise, Exercise physiology, and Materials & Methods in Physical Education).
• Advise students and serving on Department, College, and University committees.
• Perform research, including external funding, and scholarly publications in physical education or related areas.
• Perform professional service to the university, community, and profession.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum

Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Earned doctorate (ABD considered) in Kinesiology, Health or related field.
• Demonstrated ability and/or interest in working in a multi-ethnic, multicultural environment, documented commitment to excellence in teaching and service.
• Evidence of research and grant writing.
• Must have experience teaching a wide variety of courses and proficiency in teaching with the use of technology in the classroom.
• Must be able to provide positive team-oriented interaction with colleagues regarding curriculum and departmental decisions and model energetic and professional demeanor to students.

Preferred:

• Candidates with P-12 physical education teaching in a public-school setting are preferred.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at
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Do you have evidence of research and grant writing?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience teaching a wide variety of courses and proficiency in teaching with the use of technology in the classroom?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have an earned doctorate (ABD considered) in Kinesiology, Health or related field?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to provide positive team-oriented interaction with colleagues regarding curriculum and departmental decisions and model energetic and professional demeanor to students?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have demonstrated ability and/or interest in working in a multi-ethnic, multicultural environment, documented commitment to excellence in teaching and service?

• Yes
• No

Required Question