Pool for Part-time Instruction, Department of Kinesiology

Pool For Part-time Instruction, Department Of Kinesiology

Sonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 22 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher education system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education.

The Department of Kinesiology is housed within the College of Science, Technology, and Business and offers a cross-disciplinary curriculum that addresses human movement across the lifespan from sociocultural, biological/physical, behavioral, and humanistic perspectives. The curriculum emphasizes both the unique and shared needs of individuals across a wide range of contexts and conditions. The recently revised program prepares graduates to apply kinesiological principles to the acquisition, performance, and refinement of motor skills, as well as to the use of physical activity as an educational tool for promoting fitness and wellness.

To promote academic excellence, the Department actively recruits students from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to local community college transfers, first-generation college students, dual-language learners, and Pell-eligible individuals. We encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds or interests align with this commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The Department of Kinesiology serves approximately 250 majors who pursue one of three concentrations:
1) Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy,
2) Interdisciplinary/Pre-Occupational Therapy, and
3) Lifetime Physical Activity:
Fitness and Wellness. The program provides students with a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of human movement. Graduates pursue careers as allied health professionals, educators, and fitness and wellness coaches, as well as advanced graduate study.

Duties of the Position

Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate upper and lower division courses in kinesiology and general education. Assignments may include a lecture(s) and/or a laboratory section(s) of the Kinesiology core courses.

Required Qualifications

To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:

• M.S. or M.A. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.

Demonstrated excellence teaching university-level kinesiology courses.

Recognized professional certifications such as:

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)

Rank and Salary

Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.

• Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.
• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,507 - $6,677 per full-time month.
• The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salary range indicated above is prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.
• Selection as a candidate in the applicant pool, does not guarantee employment. Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon department needs and funding.
• Temporary Faculty appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis.
• Relocation expenses will not be provided for temporary faculty appointments.
• Expenses incurred to attend an interview for temporary faculty positions are not reimbursed by the University.

Required Application Materials

Please submit a cover letter not to exceed one page addressing:

• areas of teaching expertise and course qualifications
• prior teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness
• experience with inclusive and student-centered pedagogy
• relevant professional or applied experience

To ensure equitable review across applicants, the committee will review only the first page of the cover letter.

• Curriculum vitae
• List of kinesiology courses you are qualified to teach or interested in teaching (please use template)
• Student Evaluations of Teaching, if available
• Copy of certifications
• Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts may be required of the selected candidate)

How to Apply

To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you.

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