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We anticipate a new tenure-track position in the near future, but the job description below is not tenure-track. Contract renewal of this Temporary Instructor position is based on the quality of teaching and needs of the department. Department needs have exceeded expectations for more than a decade, so temporary instructor positions may transition to longer contracts as well. Please email me (mbird@truman.edu) if you have questions.
Temporary Instructor in Health and Exercise Sciences
Truman State University
The School of Health Sciences and Education at Truman State University is seeking applicants for a full-time, temporary instructor in Health and Exercise Sciences to start August 2014. This is a nine month position with the possibility of contract renewal based on the future needs of the department and university.
Responsibilities:
Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in the areas of human anatomy, to include human cadaver laboratories (pro-sected teaching model), lifetime health and fitness, and exercise science courses at the introductory and advanced undergraduate level, for majors and non-majors. Additional duties after the first year, if the position is renewed, include academic advising.
Required Qualifications:
• A graduate degree (minimum master’s degree) in Exercise Science or a closely related field;
• Evidence and/or demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness in Exercise Science;
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills; and
• Commitment to the liberal arts and sciences
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience teaching human cadaver laboratories (pro-sected teaching model)
• Evidence and/or demonstrated potential for developing critical thinking and problem solving skills in undergraduates; and
• Evidence and/or demonstrated potential for encouraging and mentoring undergraduate students in transformative learning experiences such as undergraduate research, service-learning, and internships
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and education; benefits package includes life, health and disability insurance, retirement contributions, and reimbursed assistance for moving expenses.
Program: The Department of Health and Exercise Sciences at Truman has 16 full-time faculty members and approximately 750 students in the three major programs as well as a minor in Coaching. For more information about the program and Truman State University, please visit us at http://www.truman.edu/.
Lab Space: The department has recently opened two new labs, the Human Performance Lab includes over 180 square meters of work space and includes treadmills, bike ergometers, SensorMedics Metabolic Cart, HUMAC isokinetic system, DXA system, and other various equipment. The Piper Movement Analysis Lab includes over 200 square meters of work space and includes a 12 camera Vicon system, 3 force plates, 16 channel Delsys EMG system, Dartfish software, Neurocom Balance system, and other various equipment for biomechanics and motor learning.
The University: A vibrant community of teacher-scholars involved with a highly-selective student body, Truman is a residential university providing its approximately 6,000 students with broad liberal arts experiences and study-in-depth in 48 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs.
Truman's students are well-prepared academically. Most have leadership experience and over 45 percent will enter graduate or professional education within a year of graduation. Over 20 percent of Truman students engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects, including participation in the annual undergraduate research conference.
Truman is nationally recognized for the quality of educational opportunities that it offers to students and for its leadership in the assessment of student learning and continuous improvement. Truman, Missouri’s only highly selective public liberal arts and sciences university, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for the 17th year in a row as the no. 1 Public University in the Midwest Regional category. The Washington Monthly ranks Truman as the no. 3 Masters’ University in the United States, reporting that, “Truman State is unusually successful in not just graduating students but also preparing them to make lasting contributions to society,[for] much less than the private institutions that are similarly ranked.”
The Community: Located in Kirksville, Truman plays a vital role in the thriving regional center of northeast Missouri. The city enjoys a low crime rate, excellent schools, and low cost of living. Within a few minutes’ drive, a broad range of outdoor recreational opportunities is easily accessible. Kirksville is connected to St. Louis (STL) by Cape Air (www.flycapeair.com). Amtrak operates the Southwest Chief on daily schedules from Kirksville to Chicago, Kansas City, and points southwest to Los Angeles. AT Still University maintains dental and medical schools in Kirksville. More information about Truman State University can be found at http://www.truman.edu.
Application: The application process is coordinated by the School of Health Sciences and Education. Electronic submission of applications is required and must be completed at http://employment.truman.edu. Completed applications must include:
• Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications and any other applicant characteristics that merit emphasis;
• Current curriculum vitae;
• Statement of teaching philosophy that presents the candidate’s commitment to the liberal arts and sciences;
• Evidence of potential for excellence in, or demonstrated success in, teaching;
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable);
• Contact information (email and phone) for at least three references
Review of applications will begin April 22, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, official graduate transcripts, or documentation of degree(s) if transcripts are not available.
Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Roberta Donahue, Chair, Department of Health and Exercise Sciences, rdonahue@truman.edu
Truman State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed
to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act;
women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Temporary Instructor in Health and Exercise Sciences
Truman State University
The School of Health Sciences and Education at Truman State University is seeking applicants for a full-time, temporary instructor in Health and Exercise Sciences to start August 2014. This is a nine month position with the possibility of contract renewal based on the future needs of the department and university.
Responsibilities:
Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in the areas of human anatomy, to include human cadaver laboratories (pro-sected teaching model), lifetime health and fitness, and exercise science courses at the introductory and advanced undergraduate level, for majors and non-majors. Additional duties after the first year, if the position is renewed, include academic advising.
Required Qualifications:
• A graduate degree (minimum master’s degree) in Exercise Science or a closely related field;
• Evidence and/or demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness in Exercise Science;
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills; and
• Commitment to the liberal arts and sciences
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience teaching human cadaver laboratories (pro-sected teaching model)
• Evidence and/or demonstrated potential for developing critical thinking and problem solving skills in undergraduates; and
• Evidence and/or demonstrated potential for encouraging and mentoring undergraduate students in transformative learning experiences such as undergraduate research, service-learning, and internships
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and education; benefits package includes life, health and disability insurance, retirement contributions, and reimbursed assistance for moving expenses.
Program: The Department of Health and Exercise Sciences at Truman has 16 full-time faculty members and approximately 750 students in the three major programs as well as a minor in Coaching. For more information about the program and Truman State University, please visit us at http://www.truman.edu/.
Lab Space: The department has recently opened two new labs, the Human Performance Lab includes over 180 square meters of work space and includes treadmills, bike ergometers, SensorMedics Metabolic Cart, HUMAC isokinetic system, DXA system, and other various equipment. The Piper Movement Analysis Lab includes over 200 square meters of work space and includes a 12 camera Vicon system, 3 force plates, 16 channel Delsys EMG system, Dartfish software, Neurocom Balance system, and other various equipment for biomechanics and motor learning.
The University: A vibrant community of teacher-scholars involved with a highly-selective student body, Truman is a residential university providing its approximately 6,000 students with broad liberal arts experiences and study-in-depth in 48 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs.
Truman's students are well-prepared academically. Most have leadership experience and over 45 percent will enter graduate or professional education within a year of graduation. Over 20 percent of Truman students engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects, including participation in the annual undergraduate research conference.
Truman is nationally recognized for the quality of educational opportunities that it offers to students and for its leadership in the assessment of student learning and continuous improvement. Truman, Missouri’s only highly selective public liberal arts and sciences university, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for the 17th year in a row as the no. 1 Public University in the Midwest Regional category. The Washington Monthly ranks Truman as the no. 3 Masters’ University in the United States, reporting that, “Truman State is unusually successful in not just graduating students but also preparing them to make lasting contributions to society,[for] much less than the private institutions that are similarly ranked.”
The Community: Located in Kirksville, Truman plays a vital role in the thriving regional center of northeast Missouri. The city enjoys a low crime rate, excellent schools, and low cost of living. Within a few minutes’ drive, a broad range of outdoor recreational opportunities is easily accessible. Kirksville is connected to St. Louis (STL) by Cape Air (www.flycapeair.com). Amtrak operates the Southwest Chief on daily schedules from Kirksville to Chicago, Kansas City, and points southwest to Los Angeles. AT Still University maintains dental and medical schools in Kirksville. More information about Truman State University can be found at http://www.truman.edu.
Application: The application process is coordinated by the School of Health Sciences and Education. Electronic submission of applications is required and must be completed at http://employment.truman.edu. Completed applications must include:
• Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications and any other applicant characteristics that merit emphasis;
• Current curriculum vitae;
• Statement of teaching philosophy that presents the candidate’s commitment to the liberal arts and sciences;
• Evidence of potential for excellence in, or demonstrated success in, teaching;
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable);
• Contact information (email and phone) for at least three references
Review of applications will begin April 22, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, official graduate transcripts, or documentation of degree(s) if transcripts are not available.
Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Roberta Donahue, Chair, Department of Health and Exercise Sciences, rdonahue@truman.edu
Truman State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed
to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act;
women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.