Instructor, Health & Kinesiology

Job Summary

Provides academic instruction within the Department of Health and Kinesiology. Plans, coordinates, and conducts classroom and/or lab experiences for students. Support services in a scientific laboratory by preparing and setting up class materials, creating exams, training and supervising student researchers, assigning and assembling equipment for experiments, teaching laboratory and/or lecture classes. Obtains and maintains CITI training and Blood Borne Pathogens training.

Special

Note:

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

• Teaches and evaluates students in practicum, laboratory, and/or classroom settings.
  • Participates in planning and organization of courses to which assigned.
  • Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of course activities.
  • Incorporates new knowledge and educational strategies in classroom and laboratory teaching.
    • Provides academic advising/counseling to assigned students.
• Maintains academic standards as established by the Department of Health and Kinesiology, College, and University.
  • Participates in Department activities associated with professional status.
    • Provides service to the department and profession.
• Displays a scholarly orientation to the assumption of the responsibilities of a university faculty member.
  • Utilizes teaching-learning principles appropriately;
  • Serves as a knowledgeable resource person to students and the community;
  • Shares professional expertise at the local level;
  • Maintains currency in evidence-based practice;

• MS in Kinesiology or a closely related field.
• Experience with various chemistry assays and ability to maintain the analyzers.
• Previous experience as a teaching assistant and/or student researcher.
• Experience with various equipment used in exercise physiology lab courses and exercise science research, knowledge of various exercise tests associated with exercise science.

• ACSM-EP or ACSM-CEP or NSCA-CSCS certification
• Experience teaching exercise physiology lab or didactic courses
• Ability to calibrate and maintain a Parvo Medics True One metabolic cart
• Experience teaching exercise physiology, evaluating students in practicum, laboratory, and/or classroom settings.

• Knowledge of exercise physiology and biomechanics
• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally
• Experience in instruction and supervision of students
• Working with minimal supervision
• Valid driver’s license and approval to operate state-owned vehicles
• Basic computer skills

• Able to lift 50 pounds and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings.

Office, classroom, lab, and clinical facilities

Commensurate

• Health, dental & vision insurance?
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.?

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.