Wednesday, September 24, 2008

JOB: Update: Sonoma State University

DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY

Anticipated Permanent Full-Time Position (Tenure-Track)
Assistant Professor in Kinesiology: History & Philosophy/Sociology of Sport
Starting January 27, 2009 or August 20, 2009

Please refer to 103055 in all correspondence regarding this position.

THE UNIVERSITY:
Sonoma State University is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University. Located in the Sonoma County wine country, 48 miles north of San Francisco, the University has an enrollment of approximately 8,000 students with 500 faculty. The University is organized into six schools: Arts and Humanities, Business and Economics, Education, Extended Education, Science and Technology, and Social Sciences. Within the traditional structure is an interdisciplinary program of liberal studies. The University offers bachelor's degrees in 42 fields and master's degrees in 15.

THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Kinesiology is in the School of Science and Technology. There are approximately 400 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in programs leading to either the Bachelor of Science or Master of Arts degrees. The undergraduate major curriculum includes support courses in the sciences, a core of courses required of all majors, and concentrations in physical education, adapted physical education, exercise science, lifetime fitness, and interdisciplinary studies. Additionally, the Department offers courses required of students entering the multiple subjects (elementary school) credential program and a variety of physical education activity classes open to all students.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to look at the department’s Web page at:

www.sonoma.edu/kinesiology or www.sonoma.edu/facaffairs

DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
Primary teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate and graduate level including, but not limited to, History and Philosophy of Human Movement, Sociology of Sport, Introduction to Scholarly Inquiry in Kinesiology, Theory of Coaching. Teaching responsibilities may also include Analysis of Motor Performance, Measurement and Evaluation, and Foundations of Kinesiology based on the expertise of the candidate and the needs of the department.


Additional responsibilities include development of a line of research, development of grant proposals, and/or other scholarly activities, active participation in professional organizations in kinesiology/physical education, developing new courses to expand course offerings in the. In addition to teaching, all faculty have advising responsibilities, and assist the department and university with administrative and/or committee work including but not limited to program assessment and program development.

QUALIFICATIONS: To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have:

A doctorate in Kinesiology/Physical Education with a strong background in History & Philosophy or Sociology of Sport. ABD Candidates will be considered but must show evidence that the degree will be completed by the time of appointment. The candidate should be qualified to oversee field based experiences. Preference will be given to
candidates with evidence of successful teaching at the college/university level, successful teaching and/or working with a diverse student population, evidence of research, scholarly publications, and/or other scholarly activity, and participation in professional organizations at the state and national levels.

To be recommended for tenure, the candidate must demonstrate satisfactory performance in four areas: teaching effectiveness; scholarship, research, creative achievement and professional development; service to the University; and public service and service to the community. Although tenure may be granted at any time, contract provisions specify that "the normal period of probation shall be a total of six (6) years of full-time probationary service and credited service, if any. Any deviation from the normal six (6) year probationary period shall be the decision of the President following his/her consideration of recommendations from the department or equivalent unit and appropriate administrator(s).” Tenure is required for promotion above the level of Associate Professor.

RANK and SALARY Assistant Professor. Actual hiring salary within this range is dependent upon educational preparation and experience.

APPLICATIONS: Review of applications will be conducted for those applications sent by
October 15, 2008.

All materials must be submitted directly to Faculty Search.

Electronic submission is required for the following: a letter of application; a complete and current vita; full citations of major publications; unofficial graduate transcripts; and the names, titles, and telephone numbers of three references electronically to:

facultysearch@sonoma.edu
NOTE: attachments should be in Microsoft Word, Rich Text Format (RTF), or Portable
Document Format (PDF).

Official graduate transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
Three letters of recommendation are required. The letters should be sent electronically to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. Letters of recommendation must come directly from the recommender or placement center.

When possible, please send the following electronically: a current teaching evaluation, if available.

Questions concerning this position may be directed to:
Dr. Ellen Carlton, Search Chair
E-mail: ellen.carlton@sonoma.edu
Phone: 707/664-3918

103055 - PLEASE REFER TO THIS NUMBER ON ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND
INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS POSITION.

NOTE: Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
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Sonoma State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity. We seek a broad spectrum of candidates including members of underrepresented groups. Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at 707/664-2227 or TDD (using the California Relay Service) at 877/735-2929.


SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Kinesiology
1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609

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