Assistant Professor Position in
Psychological/Sociological Kinesiology
Department of Kinesiology
The Position: Assistant Professor – Tenure Track probationary appointment in the Department of Kinesiology, area of specialty in Psychological or Sociological Kinesiology.
Effective Date: August 2007
As a university that educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, wevalue a diverse faculty and staff. CSU, Chico welcomes applicants who are knowledgeable about and interested in working within a cross-cultural learning environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Psychological or Sociological Kinesiology or related field. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate may be considered; however, the doctorate must be completed by the end of the first probationary year. Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in Psychological and/or Sociological Kinesiology. Evidence of research and publication commensurate with academic experience.Knowledge and application of instructional technology.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:
Evidence of successful teaching experience in Psychological and/or Sociological Kinesiology.
Evidence of a current scholarly agenda.
Experience in applying scholarly interests in practical settings.
Participation in relevant professional organizations.
Ability to teach a writing-proficiency course.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Expertise or interest in the mind-body relationship.
Experience or interest in acquiring grants.
Responsibilities:
This tenure track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Psychological and/or Sociological Kinesiology.
Develop an area of scholarship leading to publications and presentations.
Advise graduate students and serve on master’s committees.
Engage in curriculum development and faculty governance.
Work cooperatively with faculty and contribute to the goals of the department/university.
Teaching assignments are dependent upon the needs of the Department and the background of the individual.
Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank.
The Department:
The department consists of 19 faculty members, a permanent pool of part-time and volunteer faculty, and several teaching assistants. Currently, the Department of Kinesiology has over 400 students majoring in Physical Education Teacher Education, Exercise Physiology, and Movement Studies. The Department also services Elementary Teacher Education majors and provides a complete Lifetime Activities Program for the University’s diverse population. Department faculty continually strive to enhance student-centered learning, integrate technology in learning and teaching, publish scholarly articles and books, and participate in professional meetings. A primary objective of the University is to appoint faculty who effectively interact with all sectors of our culturally, socially, and nationally diverse student population. We value a diverse faculty and seek to create as diverse a pool of candidates as possible.
Closing Date:
Review of applications will begin December 8, 2006. Applications received after that date may be considered.
How to Apply:
Please submit a letter of interest; 3 letters of recommendation; a complete and current curriculum vitae including names, addresses and telephone numbers of 3 additional references; and the Academic Employment Application http://www.csuchico.edu/hr/Forms/VPHR-FacultyEmplApp.doc to:
Dr. Jackie Hudson
The University
California State University, Chico is a fully accredited, state-supported member of a 24-campus CSU system. The university is a residential campus serving a diverse student body of approximately 16,000.
Founded in 1887, CSU, Chico offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the Colleges of Behavioral and Social Sciences; Communication and Education; Computer Science, Engineering and Technology; Humanities and Fine Arts; Natural Sciences; Business; and, Agriculture.
As a comprehensive university serving Northern California and other regions nationally and internationally, our first priority is the education of our students. We support the exploration of knowledge, the integration of ideas, the connecting of thought to action, and the inspiring of students. (Excerpted from the Mission Statement, 2003-2005, University Catalog.)
The Community
With a population of nearly 100,000, Chico is located in the Sacramento Valley near the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. It is 180 miles northeast of San Francisco and 90 miles north of Sacramento and offers a reasonable cost of living compared to metropolitan areas.
Chico retains the charm of a small town while offering excellent medical services, public and private schools, and many cultural and recreational activities. The city’s Bidwell Park, second largest municipal park west of the Mississippi, extends from the city center along a creek deep into the foothills and surrounding canyons.
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