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POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Kinesiology and Health Promotion Department seeks a Part-Time Temporary Lecturer in Biomechanics beginning Fall 2012. The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to teach specialized undergraduate courses in biomechanics, movement anatomy, and co-requisite labs.
Kinesiology and Health Promotion is a vibrant and diverse department in the College of Science with over 600 majors in Exercise Science, Pedagogy, and Health Promotion concentrations. Faculty members are actively involved in research and scholarship with multiple projects supported by external funding. A new biomechanics laboratory that houses a Vicon optical motion capture system, 2 AMTI force platforms, and a 16-channel EMG system was recently completed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Earned master’s degree in Kinesiology with a specialization in biomechanics and/or ABD in Kinesiology with biomechanics or related emphasis. PhD preferred. Demonstrated experience in teaching biomechanics. Skill in technology applied to classroom and biomechanics laboratory work desirable.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants are required to submit a letter of application, completed application form, curriculum vitae, an unofficial transcript showing highest degree earned (from an accredited educational institution) and full contact information for three references. Finalists will be required to interview on-campus. Initial review of applications will begin September 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications, required documentation, and requests for information should be addressed to:
Dr. Perky Vetter, Chair
Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 869-2764
FAX (909) 869-4797
E-Mail: pvetter@csupomona.edu
THE UNIVERSITY: Cal Poly Pomona is a public university and one of 23 campuses in the California State University system. The campus is located approximately 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and is part of one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions in the country. The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg, located within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains and the desert. Within a 20-mile radius of the university is a multi-ethnic population of nearly 3.8 million people. Cal Poly Pomona has a rapidly growing student population currently at 17,600 (approximately 68% ethnic minorities). Students are enrolled in 62 baccalaureate and 18 master’s degree programs with approximately 980 full-time and part-time faculty.
The University is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff, and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, age, religion, or veteran status. The University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Kinesiology and Health Promotion is a vibrant and diverse department in the College of Science with over 600 majors in Exercise Science, Pedagogy, and Health Promotion concentrations. Faculty members are actively involved in research and scholarship with multiple projects supported by external funding. A new biomechanics laboratory that houses a Vicon optical motion capture system, 2 AMTI force platforms, and a 16-channel EMG system was recently completed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Earned master’s degree in Kinesiology with a specialization in biomechanics and/or ABD in Kinesiology with biomechanics or related emphasis. PhD preferred. Demonstrated experience in teaching biomechanics. Skill in technology applied to classroom and biomechanics laboratory work desirable.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants are required to submit a letter of application, completed application form, curriculum vitae, an unofficial transcript showing highest degree earned (from an accredited educational institution) and full contact information for three references. Finalists will be required to interview on-campus. Initial review of applications will begin September 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications, required documentation, and requests for information should be addressed to:
Dr. Perky Vetter, Chair
Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 869-2764
FAX (909) 869-4797
E-Mail: pvetter@csupomona.edu
THE UNIVERSITY: Cal Poly Pomona is a public university and one of 23 campuses in the California State University system. The campus is located approximately 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and is part of one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions in the country. The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg, located within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains and the desert. Within a 20-mile radius of the university is a multi-ethnic population of nearly 3.8 million people. Cal Poly Pomona has a rapidly growing student population currently at 17,600 (approximately 68% ethnic minorities). Students are enrolled in 62 baccalaureate and 18 master’s degree programs with approximately 980 full-time and part-time faculty.
The University is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff, and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, age, religion, or veteran status. The University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.