Lecturer, Human Movement Science

About the Job

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 with a specialization in Human Movement Science. The ideal candidate has a broad expertise in this specialization and can teach in one or more of the following areas: motor development, motor learning & control, and biomechanics.

We seek a candidate committed to excellence in teaching and learning in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Additional duties include curricular leadership, supervising undergraduate research projects, advising graduate student capstone projects and theses, and service to the department, college, and university. Candidates will have opportunities to engage in research and scholarship. The appointment is a full-time, 9-month (academic year) position as contingent upon qualifications and University processes.

Opportunities to teach during summer school may be available based on enrollment.

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Teaching (80%)

• 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 with laboratory components.
• 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 and guide the work of 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.

Service (20%)

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned PhD or other terminal degree in Kinesiology or a closely related discipline. Doctoral candidates (ABD) will be considered with degree completion by the time of appointment.
• Can consider earned MS in Kinesiology, closely related discipline, or clinical degree with an additional 2+ years of relevant experience in pedagogical, clinical, research, sports performance or industry settings.
• Demonstrated teaching experience and effectiveness in higher education.
• Teaching competencies in motor development, motor control, motor learning, and/or biomechanics.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach across the curriculum including courses that meet liberal education requirements and incorporate real world experiential learning.
• Experience in mentoring or advising undergraduate or graduate students.
• Experience leading curriculum development and innovation.
• Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and refereed presentations at professional conferences.
• Experience and/or meaningful collaboration with industry.

The School of Kinesiology advances interdisciplinary knowledge about physical activity and human movement in order to promote lifelong health and well-being in local, national, and global communities. Our innovative research, high-quality teaching, and collaborative outreach focus on the science and management of physical activity and human movement within contexts such as exercise, health care, and sport. We…