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Institution:
Louisiana Tech University
Location:
Ruston, LA
Category:
Faculty - Health -Physical Education and Kinesiology
Posted:
05/31/2017
Application Due:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full Time
Louisiana TechUniversity
The Department of Kinesiology at Louisiana Tech University invites applicationsfor a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Kinesiology with an emphasis in Biomechanicswith support expertise in Exercise Physiology, Exercise and Sport Science, orMotor Control to begin as early as September 2017.
Position:
Assistant Professor. Tenure-track. Nine-month appointment.
Faculty Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Department andUniversity Information:
The Department of Kinesiology (http://education.latech.edu/departments/kinesiology/) at Louisiana Tech University, which is inthe College of Education, is housed within Scotty Robertson Memorial Gym and currentlyhas three lab spaces for teaching and research (http://www.latechsportscience.org).
The Department offers three Bachelor of Science degrees; Exercise & HealthPromotion, Health & Physical Education (K-12 NCATE accredited teachinglicensure program), and Kinesiology & Health Sciences, and a Master ofScience degree with concentrations in Administration of Sport and PhysicalActivity or Sports Performance. Louisiana Tech University (http://www.latech.edu)is a selective admissions public university with approximately 12,000 students.The university is accredited to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, anddoctoral degrees. Located in North Central Louisiana between Shreveport andMonroe, Ruston (http://www.rustonlincoln.com), a town of over22,000, is known for its arts, historic downtown district, life-enrichingrecreational and athletic activities, and friendly college town atmosphere.Louisiana Tech University provides a technology-rich, interdisciplinaryteaching and research environment to ensure student and faculty success.
Application Process:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position isfilled. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and thenames and contact information of three references (electronic submissionpreferred). Official transcripts will be required from the successfulcandidate.
Email required materials to:
Dr. Jean Chen, Search Committee Chair
Department of Kinesiology
Louisiana Tech University
P.O. Box 3176
Ruston, LA 71272
Phone: 318-257-5463
Fax: 318-257-4950
Email: ychen@latech.edu
Louisiana Tech University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employerwith a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence anddiversity among its faculty and staff. Women and minority candidates areencouraged to apply. As a Louisiana public university, Louisiana TechUniversity makes all application materials and selection procedures availableto the public upon request.
APPLICATIONINFORMATION
Postal Address:
Dr. Jean Chen, SearchCommittee Chair
Department of Kinesiology
Louisiana Tech University
P.O. Box 3176
Ruston, LA 71272
Louisiana Tech University
Location:
Ruston, LA
Category:
Faculty - Health -Physical Education and Kinesiology
Posted:
05/31/2017
Application Due:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full Time
Louisiana TechUniversity
The Department of Kinesiology at Louisiana Tech University invites applicationsfor a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Kinesiology with an emphasis in Biomechanicswith support expertise in Exercise Physiology, Exercise and Sport Science, orMotor Control to begin as early as September 2017.
Position:
Assistant Professor. Tenure-track. Nine-month appointment.
Faculty Responsibilities:
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Kinesiology.
- Courses will include an emphasis in biomechanics, applied anatomy and kinesiology, laboratory techniques in sport performance, and mechanisms of sport injury and rehabilitation.
- Mentoring graduate student directed research projects, graduate administrative duties, and curriculum development.
- Conduct research.
- Committee service at departmental, college, and/or university levels.
Qualifications:
- Candidate must have an earned doctoral degree in Kinesiology or related discipline, emphasis in biomechanics.
- ABD applicants will be considered with the expectation that the doctorate will be completed within the first year of employment.
- Successful candidates must show ability to develop a focused line of research, publish in relevant peer-reviewed journals, and a record of submitting proposals for internal or external funding.
- A commitment to excellence in teaching, service, and scholarly productivity.
- Willingness to work collaboratively with departmental research projects.
Department andUniversity Information:
The Department of Kinesiology (http://education.latech.edu/departments/kinesiology/) at Louisiana Tech University, which is inthe College of Education, is housed within Scotty Robertson Memorial Gym and currentlyhas three lab spaces for teaching and research (http://www.latechsportscience.org).
The Department offers three Bachelor of Science degrees; Exercise & HealthPromotion, Health & Physical Education (K-12 NCATE accredited teachinglicensure program), and Kinesiology & Health Sciences, and a Master ofScience degree with concentrations in Administration of Sport and PhysicalActivity or Sports Performance. Louisiana Tech University (http://www.latech.edu)is a selective admissions public university with approximately 12,000 students.The university is accredited to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, anddoctoral degrees. Located in North Central Louisiana between Shreveport andMonroe, Ruston (http://www.rustonlincoln.com), a town of over22,000, is known for its arts, historic downtown district, life-enrichingrecreational and athletic activities, and friendly college town atmosphere.Louisiana Tech University provides a technology-rich, interdisciplinaryteaching and research environment to ensure student and faculty success.
Application Process:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position isfilled. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and thenames and contact information of three references (electronic submissionpreferred). Official transcripts will be required from the successfulcandidate.
Email required materials to:
Dr. Jean Chen, Search Committee Chair
Department of Kinesiology
Louisiana Tech University
P.O. Box 3176
Ruston, LA 71272
Phone: 318-257-5463
Fax: 318-257-4950
Email: ychen@latech.edu
Louisiana Tech University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employerwith a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence anddiversity among its faculty and staff. Women and minority candidates areencouraged to apply. As a Louisiana public university, Louisiana TechUniversity makes all application materials and selection procedures availableto the public upon request.
APPLICATIONINFORMATION
Postal Address:
Dr. Jean Chen, SearchCommittee Chair
Department of Kinesiology
Louisiana Tech University
P.O. Box 3176
Ruston, LA 71272
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