JOB: California State University, Long Beach

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY OPENING

California State University, Long Beach is a large, comprehensive university, with a student body of more than 34,000 and 1,900 full and part-time faculty, offering 83 baccalaureate and 66 masters degrees in the liberal arts, applied and professional fields, including two doctorates in Education and Engineering. The College of Health and Human Services in which this position resides has eleven departments, 5000 majors, 11 centers for research service and graduates approximately 1,500 students per year.

RECRUITMENT #179

Position: Assistant Professor – Sport SOCIOLOGY

Effective Date: August 27, 2007

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctorate degree in Kinesiology/Physical Education or a related field with specialization, and expertise in Sport Sociology. Ability to teach gender-related sport courses as well as history of sport. Ability to communicate and work effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of successful undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience in Sport Sociology at a four-year college or university. Record of published research and evidence of a current research agenda in the sociology of sport, especially in topics related to diversity. Knowledge of and experience with computer languages, software, and instructional technology related to sport sociology. Ability to teach one or more activity courses.

DUTIES: Assist with coordinating and directing the graduate Sport Studies Option. Teach classes in the undergraduate Kinesiology program and graduate Sport Studies Option as well as other Kinesiology courses as assigned. Academic advisement of undergraduate and graduate students in the Kinesiology Department. Assist with the preparation and development of Department, College, and University committees. Chair Masters' Theses and graduate student research projects in area of expertise. Serve on graduate comprehensive exam committees. Other duties as assigned.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience and level of appointment.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Letter of application addressing qualifications, professional resume (including email address), three recent letters of recommendation, and an official transcript from the institution awarding highest degree.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled). Review of applications to begin November 15, 2006. Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

T. Michelle Magyar, Ph.D.
Chair, Sport Sociology Search Committee
Department of Kinesiology
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840

FAX: 562-985-8067


In addition to meeting fully its obligation of nondiscrimination under federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. California State University, Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.