Job description
Springfield, MO
Department:Kinesiology
HR Home Department
020512 KINESIOLOGY
Pay Grade:Unclassified
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?:No, Position is available to all applicants.
Faculty Appointment Type:Non-Tenure Track
Term (if applicable):9 month
Begin Date of Appointment:08/10/2020
Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
General Function
The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.
Description of Primary Duties
This is an abbreviated position for one to two years.
Teaching responsibilities in the Exercise & Movement Science program; department/college/university and community services; courses may include the areas of; Human/Exercise Physiology, Anatomy, exercise and movement science laboratory experiences, strength and conditioning, healthy lifestyles.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.
The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Additional Qualifications
Applicant should possess: a doctorate degree (ABD Considered) with focus in Kinesiology or related area; and excellent oral and written communication skills
How to apply
Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is an abbreviated position for one to two years.
It is the intention of the department to fill two positions with some combination of 2 Visiting Instructors, 2 Visiting Assistant Professors or a combination of one each. So if you also want to also be considered for the Visiting Instructor position 20200018FTF please also apply to http://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/ 49896.
Applicants should provide a list of 5 references for potential phone reference calls. Official transcripts will be required at time of hire. The first date of consideration is 5/19/2020, and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
EO/AA and Diversity Statement
Non Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, *******@missouristate.edu, 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, ******@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Number:20200017FTF
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