Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor of Kinesiology

The Kinesiology Department at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso Indiana invites applications for a visiting full-time faculty position in exercise science to begin August 1, 2017, at the rank of Assistant or instructor. Rank is determined by experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Teaching responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Physiology Lab, and Biomechanics with lab.  

The Kinesiology Department has over 200 student majors within the Exercise Science, Sport Management, and Physical Education Teacher Education (K-12) majors. The candidate will be expected to be a leader in bringing additional student majors into the program. 

Established in 1859, Valparaiso University is in the Chicagoland area of northwest Indiana. Valparaiso is a Lutheran International University. Its 4,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs. Candidates should be interested in working at a university engaged in issues in Christian higher education in the Lutheran tradition. 

Valparaiso University does not unlawfully discriminate and aims to employ persons of various backgrounds and experiences to develop and support a diverse community. Its entire EOE policy can be found at: http://www.valpo.edu/general-counsel/policies/equal-opportunity-policy/.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds. In addition to strong academic qualifications and excellence in teaching, the University highly values experience in working across cultural and other significant differences.

Qualifications: The qualified candidate must have excellent teaching credentials.  The candidate must possess a Ph.D. degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Biomechanics, and/or PT at the time of hire. Experience in teaching Exercise Physiology plus lab, and Kinesiology is desirable as is supervision of student research. 

Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and two letters of recommendation addressing candidate’s effectiveness in teaching and professional expertise to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/42725.  Employment will require a criminal background check.

Applications will be reviewed starting immediately. The review process will continue until the position is filled. 

Candidates may contact the search and screen committee chair, Dr. Barbara Tyree, at 219-464-5235 and leave a message or email barbara.tyree@valpo.edu or kelly.helm@valpo.edu.