Faculty Position in Kinesiology

Position Summary

We are seeking an innovative scholar in Kinesiology with interest and experience in graduate education to take a major role in our Doctor of Education (EdD) in Kinesiology program. The EdD in KIN is an online cohort-based, interdisciplinary degree program tailored to meet the needs of professionals in kinesiology. Our EdD students work in varied areas across kinesiology bringing professional skills and expertise to the forefront of their work.

Their dissertation projects are designed to have real impact in their professional practice or community; translation of their findings into action is a key to a successful dissertation. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to balance a strong teaching and research portfolio with a commitment to supporting active kinesiology professionals in the field. More information on the program can be found at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Primary responsibilities include teaching, advising, and supervision of dissertations in the EdD program, maintaining an active line of research, and engaging in departmental, professional, and university service activities. The successful candidate is expected to work with the program director to continue to foster a sense of community within the EdD program and facilitate the dissertation process – a major component of this position.

All core faculty members of the EdD program are expected to be actively engaged with department activities and to participate in all virtual and in-person EdD activities.

• The candidate should demonstrate the skills and potential for teaching and mentoring doctoral students focused on professional scholarship and practice from an applied, interdisciplinary perspective.
• The candidate should also have a demonstrated record of nationally recognized scholarship (full or associate professor) or potential for establishing a prominent line of scholarship (assistant professor).
• The candidate must hold an earned doctorate degree in kinesiology or related area.

• Candidates should bring a broad perspective of the field to support the EdD students and to expand on the expertise of the current program faculty.
• Individuals with one or more of the following additional qualifications are encouraged to apply: experience with survey or experimental methods, as well as action-oriented or community engaged research methods in kinesiology; experience mentoring doctoral students and/or kinesiology practitioners; experience teaching online courses.

Please submit a cover letter, vitae, and a list of references. Your cover letter should talk about your relevant teaching and mentoring experiences, and your scholarly activity. Please direct all questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Pam Brown at plkocher.