JOB: Tenure-track in sport studies - California State University

FACULTY POSITION OPENING: Sport Studies

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE

Northridge, California 91330

Department: Kinesiology

Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor, Tenure-Track: Sport Studies

Effective Date of Appointment: 2014-2015 AY (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Salary: Commensurate with background and experience

Qualifications: Applicants must possess a doctorate in Kinesiology or related field of study. ABD candidates will be considered, but must have completed the doctorate by the time of the appointment. Desired qualifications include: 1) academic emphasis and ability to teach in one or more of the following areas of sport studies: sport history, sport philosophy, sport psychology, sport sociology, and/or socio-cultural aspects of sport, exercise and dance; 2) evidence of successful teaching experience at the college or university level; 3) evidence of research ability and ongoing scholarly productivity. Applicants should possess a broad and balanced view of the discipline of Kinesiology, valuing equally the biological, socio-cultural and aesthetic knowledge of human movement across the life span. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working with a diverse student population. Experience with online teaching and instructional technology is highly desirable.

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: Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in at least one of the following areas of sport studies: sport history, sport philosophy, sport psychology, sport sociology, and/or socio-cultural aspects of sport, exercise and dance; secondary teaching responsibilities may include other closely related courses offered within the department. The typical teaching load is 12 units per semester. Faculty are also responsible for: student advisement; supervision of graduate research projects; maintaining an active program of scholarly research and publication; service on department, college and university committees as appropriate. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, including evenings, and possibly weekends. The successful candidate will work closely with other sport studies faculty in the department.

Application Deadline: Screening will begin on November 1, 2013. Priority will be given to applications received by that date. However, the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and three current letters of recommendation to the address below.

Inquiries and nominations should be addressed to:

Sean P. Flanagan, PhD

Department of Kinesiology,

California State University, Northridge

18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA 91330-8287

818-677-7507 (phone), 818-677-3207 (fax)

sean.flanagan@csun.edu (email)

General Information:

California State University, Northridge, one of the largest of the 23 campuses of The California State University system, is located twenty-five miles northwest of central Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley, a suburb with a multi-cultural population of over one million people. The University enrolls approximately 36,911 students (29,670 FTEs) from diverse backgrounds, served by 2,000 faculty. Nine Colleges offer baccalaureate degrees in 69 degree programs, master’s degrees in 58 graduate degree programs, 2 doctorate graduate program and 55 teaching credentials in the field of education, and various opportunities in extended learning and other special programs. For more information about the University, check our website: http://www.csun.edu/.

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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, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.