JOB: Assistant/Associate Professor, Cal State Northridge

FACULTY POSITION OPENING

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Northridge, California 91330 

Department: Kinesiology Effective Date of Appointment: Fall 2011
(Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure-Track Position Salary: Commensurate with background Sport Studies and experience.

Qualifications: Candidates must possess a doctorate in Kinesiology, Physical Education or closely related field of study; ABD candidates will be considered but must have completed the doctorate at the time of appointment (August 2011). Other qualifications include: academic emphasis in areas of sport studies (sport psychology, sport sociology, sport history, sport philosophy, and/or socio-cultural aspects of sport, exercise and dance); evidence of successful teaching experience at the college level; demonstrated involvement in scholarship and publication; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within and outside the university; evidence of a broad and balanced view of the discipline of Kinesiology, valuing equally the biological, socio-cultural and aesthetic knowledge of human movement. 

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working with an ethnically and culturally diverse student population.

CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate.

At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.

Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire. 

Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate Kinesiology major courses in the areas of sport psychology, sport sociology, sport history, sport philosophy, and/or socio-cultural aspects of human movement forms (with an interest in online course development); maintain an active program of research and publication; serve on department, college and university committees as appropriate; mentor students toward academic and professional objectives; collaborate with faculty to assure the appropriate integration of sport studies to other curricular offerings in the department; develop working professional relationships with local, state, and national agencies and organizations to enhance community service, expand educational opportunities, and encourage collaborative research and support; seek grants and outside funding for research projects and program development in sport studies. 

Application Deadline: Screening will begin on November 30, 2010. Priority will be given to applications received by November 24, 2010. However, the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of recommendation to the address below.

To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and three current letters of recommendation to:
Shane Frehlich, Ph.D., Chair
Department of Kinesiology
California State University, Northridge,
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8287
818-677-3205 (phone), 818-677-3207 (fax)
shane.frehlich@csun.edu (email) 

General Information:
California State University, Northridge, long known for the intellectual, social and cultural relevance of its 200 academic programs and engaged centers, embraces both innovation – in community service and hands-on experience – and rigor. A minority serving university in a globally diverse region, it is a national leader in preparing teachers for K-12 and first generation college students for graduate studies. 1,700 of its 34,000 students are international. Located in the San Fernando Valley, with 1.8 million people, Cal State Northridge is a park-like campus, 20 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Cal State Northridge is a welcoming university; we value accessibility, academic excellence and student achievement. For more information about the University, check our website: http://www.csun.edu/. 

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line at http://www-admn.csun.edu/publicsafety/police/crimereport.htm. Print copies are available in the library and by request from the Office of Public Safety and the Office of Faculty Affairs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity, (818) 677-2077.

The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status.

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