Lecturer, Kinesiology Social Sciences

Job

Location:

Twin Cities

Job Family:
Academic

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Job Code: 9753

Employee Class:
Acad Prof and Admin

Lecturer, Kinesiology Social Sciences with Job Code 9753

The School of Kinesiology, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota Twin Cities is seeking a dynamic candidate for a non-tenure-track, Lecturer (Academic Professional) position in the area of Kinesiology with emphasis on Social Science. Specifically, we seek a candidate committed to excellence in teaching and learning whose skills and knowledge can complement current program offerings in the undergraduate and graduate programs.

Priority will be given to candidates who can teach in the following areas: sport and exercise psychology, sport sociology, sport history, and/or health promotion and wellness. The professional instructional position is teaching focused with additional duties related to curricular leadership, student mentorship/supervision, and service to the department, college, and university.

Our Kinesiology and Physical Activity & Health Promotion academic programs include approximately 350 undergraduate majors in the B.S. program, 100 undergraduate minors, and 90 graduate students in M.Ed., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. Complete information on the School can be found on the website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Teach the equivalent of 6 courses per academic year (3 each fall and spring semesters, 2-4 credits per course).
• Provide leadership to undergraduate curricula evaluation and innovation.
• Teach core courses in the undergraduate programs including large lecture courses.
• Teach other undergraduate and graduate courses as needed.
• Develop and prepare course content, materials, and syllabi.
• Instruct courses using diverse modes of delivery.
• Evaluate student performance and grade student materials such as exams, papers, and projects.
• Respond to student inquiries and meet with students.
• Supervise graduate teaching assistants.
• Participate in on-campus professional development training relevant to teaching and learning.
• Develop partnerships that provide experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Supervise field experiences and mentor students on career readiness.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in directed study, independent study, and honors program experiences.
• Advise graduate students at the master's level.
• Serve on graduate examining committees at the master's and doctoral level.

• Participate in school, college, and University service activities.
• Serve on and lead departmental, college and University-wide committees and work groups as requested, assigned, or initiated.
• Coordinate undergraduate and/or graduate programs.
• Support colleagues in nomination for institutional awards via letters of nomination and recommendation.
• Serve at the community, local, national, and/or international levels as appropriate.

• Earned PhD or other terminal degree in Kinesiology or a closely related discipline. (ABD considered with degree completion by time of appointment)
• Can consider earned MS in Kinesiology or closely related discipline with an additional 2+ years of relevant experience in pedagogical or industry settings
• Demonstrated teaching experience and effectiveness in higher education.
• Teaching competencies, industry experience, and/or research expertise in introductory courses in kinesiology social science oriented courses.
• Demonstrated strengths in writing and communication skills.
• Commitment to service at the professional, university, departmental, and community levels.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.

• Ability to teach across the kinesiology curriculum
• Experience in mentoring or advising undergraduate or graduate students.
• Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and refereed presentations at professional conferences.

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the University's third largest college, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of life. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and…