Assistant Professor of Kinesiology: Health and Physical Education

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.

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Job Posting

Title:

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology:
Health and Physical Education Position Type:

Faculty Department:

LSUA ASA - HHS
- Education (Arlene Andrepont Duos ))

Work Location:

LSU
- Alexandria Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

Faculty in Kinesiology for Health and Physical Education (Grades K-12)9-Month Tenure-Track Position The Kinesiology Program at Louisiana State University in Alexandria (LSUA) seeks applications for Assistant Professor of Kinesiology for Health and Physical Education (Grades K-12). Applicants should be strongly committed to excellence in teaching and to working in an environment that fosters diversity.

Candidates need the ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning to work collaboratively, to provide evidence of scholarly activity, and to demonstrate a commitment to public higher education.

The Kinesiology Program at LSUA invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The program seeks an outstanding faculty member who will contribute to undergraduate programs focusing on basic aspects of kinesiology and health and physical education. The program offers core kinesiology courses taken by all kinesiology majors and four concentrations: health and physical education; health and fitness studies;

sports management; and coaching and sport performance. The appointment will begin January 2027.Assistant Professor Rank

Required Qualifications:

· Master's degree in Health and Physical Education (or related area) from an accredited institution including 1& graduate hours in Health and Physical Education
· Evidence of collaboration with local school systems, community agencies or other professionals
· Evidence of the application of technology
· Evidence of scholarly activities

Preferred Qualifications:

· ABD or earned doctorate in the discipline from an accredited university
· Experience with the delivery of instruction at the university level in online environments
· University teaching experience
· Coaching experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Teach a variety of undergraduate kinesiology courses including coaching, health and physical education and core courses
· Collaborate with local school systems, community agencies, or other professionals
· Continue professional development in the discipline via professional organization membership and research
· Participate in faculty governance, committees, and other events/organizations on campus
· Create an engaging learning environment that is effective and encourages student involvement and participation to stimulate earning
· Participate in retention and recruitment of prospective students
· Perform other responsibilities requested by administration

Advise kinesiology, health and physical education students, and others as assigned

Additional

Job Description:

Competencies:

None Special Instructions:

Application Instructions:

Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Please attach all transcripts to your application. A background check is…