Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology

Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology

Position Information

Job Type

Full-Time



Salary

Commensurate with Experience



Hours per Week

40 hours



Hiring Department

School of Health Professions - Department of Kinesiology



Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.



Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
  
  
  
  If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
  
  
  
  Job Summary
  
  The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant or Associate Professor) in the Department of Kinesiology in the primary area of exercise science. Review of applications will begin January 31, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
  
  
  
  
  
  Essential Functions
  
  Duties include, but are not limited to:
  

• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in exercise science and related areas.
• Engage in research.
• Serve the University, profession, and community.
• Be a collegial member of the Department.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in exercise science or kinesiology with emphasis in exercise physiology, biomechanics, or motor learning.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with departmental colleagues, faculty, and other professionals in other disciplines both within and outside of UT Tyler.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-doctoral experience preferred.
• Experience with college-level teaching and scholarly writing.
• Teaching in distance education format (hybrid, online).
• High potential for independent research and external funding of research.
• Experience with statistical analysis and grant-writing.

Other Information

Questions concerning the position or application status should be directed to:

Arturo Arce-Esquivel, MD, PhD, Search Committee Chair
Department of Kinesiology

The University of Texas at Tyler
3900 University Blvd., Tyler TX 75799
Office telephone: 903-566-7031, Fax: 903-566-7065

Tina Taylor, tinataylor@uttyler.edu



Department of Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology, within the School Health Professions, offers two undergraduate and one master's degrees: B.S.-Kinesiology (which includes options of athletic training and physical education teacher certification), B.A.-Wellness, and M.S.-Kinesiology (with online option). In a typical fall or spring semester, about 350 students enroll in Kinesiology courses. The Department is housed in the Jean Lancaster Academic Wing of the Herrington Patriot Center.



About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.



Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.



EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.






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