JOB: California State University, Fullerton

Department of Kinesiology-Assistant Professor-Tenure Track
Institution: California State University, Fullerton
Location: Fullerton, CA
Category: * Faculty - Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology

Posted: 10/14/2005
Application Due: 11/01/2005
Type: Full Time
The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Socio-Cultural/Social-Psychological Foundations of Kinesiology. The Department offers a B.S. in Kinesiology, with multiple focus areas, and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology.

Position
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sociology of sport, socio-cultural/social-psychological perspectives, and in one or more of the following areas: women and sport, history/philosophy, introduction to kinesiology, and/or research methods.
• Conduct and publish research and engage in other scholarly activity in area of expertise.
• Engage in curriculum development consistent with area of expertise, possibly including focus on sport, exercise, body culture, or other physical activity issues.
• Advise and direct student research and graduate theses/projects/exams.
• Provide Department, College, and University service.
• Provide academic advisement and career development counseling.

Qualifications
• Earned doctorate with a specialization in the sociology or social psychology of sport or related area.
• Successful teaching performance in relevant courses.
• Focused ongoing scholarly/creative activity with record of scholarly publications in socio-cultural and/or social psychological foundations and potential to recruit external funding. Interest in socio-cultural and/or social psychological issues related to physical activity, exercise, body culture and/or obesity issues desirable.
• Understanding of the foundations and history of kinesiology.
• Evidence of significant professional and leadership activities.
• Ability to work successfully within a culturally diverse university and community.

Rank &Salary
This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary is commensurate with rank, experience and qualifications. Periodic salary adjustments are enacted by the state legislature. Additional teaching in summer and intersession is often available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and /or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as an affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/benefits/compare_benefits.htm

Appointment Date
August 2006

Application Procedures
Send letter of application, a brief narrative regarding candidate's views on the contemporary relevance and future direction of the socio-cultural/social psychological foundations of human movement, transcripts of graduate work, current vita, sample of scholarly activity, copies of teaching evaluations for all courses taught over the past two years, and three letters of recommendation to:
Chair, Socio-Cultural/Social Psychological Foundations Search Committee
Department of Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6870
Fullerton, CA 92834-6870

Application Deadline
For best consideration, complete applications should be received by November 1, 2005.
The position will remain open until filled. For further information contact:

Dr. Steve Walk, (714) 278-4763, E-mail: SWalk@fullerton.edu
Application Information
Contact: Chair, Socio-Cultural/Social Psychological
Department of Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
Postal Address: P.O. Box 6870
Fullerton, CA 92834-6870