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Instructor and/or Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences (focus: Biomechanics)- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond
POSITION: Instructor or Assistant Professor; non-tenure eligible, nine-month position (with an opportunity to teach during the Summer session) in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. The position is permanent with an opportunity for a 3-year contract after 3 consecutive years of positive annual evaluations.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach undergraduate courses in the department, with an emphasis on HPEX 374, Musculoskeletal Structure and Movement (3 credit lecture + 1 credit lab); and meet service expectations of the department, school, university, community, and profession.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Earned Master’s Degree in Biomechanics, Exercise Science or related field; teaching experience in higher education; competence in teaching undergraduate courses in content areas such as biomechanics, resistance training for health and human performance, exercise testing and prescription, and/or exercise programing and leadership. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred: Doctoral Degree in Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, or related field; record of teaching and service activities in higher education; National Strength and Conditioning Association Certification (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) or American College of Sports Medicine Certification (Certified Exercise Physiologist or Clinical Exercise Physiologist). Experience advising undergraduate students and directing undergraduate student research. Prefer candidate with a successful record of teaching and working with diverse students including underrepresented minority students (URM), and other underserved populations.
SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and abilities.
STARTING DATES: August 16, 2022
APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit a letter of application that emphasizes the courses that relate to your specialization, curriculum vita, a statement of contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (https://provost.vcu.edu/faculty/prospective/), and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to www.vcujobs.com. Candidates must agree to current and prior employers being contacted if they are among a small group of finalists.
Quick link to the job posting- https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/109976
Review of applications will begin October 28, 2021, and continue until the position is filled.
THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Commonwealth University, located in Richmond, Virginia is a public, urban, major research institution comprised of over 2,500 faculty members who educate more than 30,000 students. The university has diverse racial/ethnic, cultural, and international characters. Serving as Virginia’s capital, Richmond is a vibrant, prosperous metropolitan area of approximately one million people. It is located within driving distance of Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach, and the Blue Ridge mountains. Visit www.vcu.edu to learn more about the university.
THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences in the College of Humanities and Sciences is comprised of 16 full-time faculty members engaged in an array of clinical, applied, and interdisciplinary endeavors. The undergraduate programs, which make up the 3rd largest undergraduate program at VCU, consist of concentrations in Exercise Science and Health Sciences, attracting a diverse body, where more than 65% of our students are racially and ethnically diverse and/or members of other diverse groups. The graduate programs include a Post- Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Behavior Coaching, a MS in Health and Movement Science, and a PhD in Rehabilitation and Movement Science.
For more information on the Department please visit our website at http://khs.vcu.edu/.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.