Job description
La Verne, CA
The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.
If you’re passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of La Verne invites applications for a faculty member with potential leadership duties as Chair in the Department of Kinesiology at the rank of tenure-track Associate Professor/Professor. The appointment will begin with the 2020/2021 academic year.
The Kinesiology Department serves approximately 300 majors in three programs: Masters of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT), Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with concentrations in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) and Health and Human Performance (HHP).
The department is committed to teaching and scholarly excellence, values multicultural perspectives, fosters a collegial learning community for students and faculty, and actively strives to incorporate cultural diversity into our work. The Kinesiology Department is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, which is engaged in developing The La Verne Experience, a University-wide initiative that integrates curricular, co-curricular, and community engagement. As a holistic educational approach, it focuses on Learning Communities, Theory-to-Practice, Experiential Learning, and Integrated Learning. Candidates will be expected to collaborate in departmental efforts with The La Verne Experience, including interdisciplinary approaches to education and innovative undergraduate research.
Position is opened until filled.
Specific Duties:
Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of teaching/research/service at a liberal arts college as well as an understanding of the mission and vision of the University of La Verne. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership and be able to facilitate faculty, staff, and student development through mentoring and advocacy.
The chair is expected to facilitate and promote a strong collegial and intellectual climate that encourages research and collaboration with other departments. In addition, the chair administers the department, engages in research and scholarly activities, teaches in areas of expertise, and participates in faculty governance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate within the broad scope of Kinesiology, Human Movement and Sports Sciences; and evidence of scholarly productivity.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in managing curriculum, budget, and personnel of diverse backgrounds
A successful history of academic leadership as well as a record of working with diverse populations
Ability to facilitate faculty, staff, and student development through mentoring and advocacy
Expertise in exercise physiology, biomechanics, or motor learning/control
Location:La Verne Central Campus
Institutional Profile
Located in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university’s central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.
The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.
The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation
How to apply
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://laverne.edu
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