Director of Human Performance Science (Associate or Full Teaching Professor)

About the role

The successful candidate will lead the development and administration of an interprofessional Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Human Performance Science, teach in the program, and support performance science activities in Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of cutting-edge, interdisciplinary, experientially-grounded curriculum in human performance science
• Develop courses in the curriculum
• Deliver high-quality performance instruction and mentoring
• Engage in the practice of human performance science
• Collaborate closely with multiple academic departments and ICA programs
• Provide feedback to the academic department head on HPS instructor performance
• Develop a community of practice including ICA staff and graduate student interns to support student-athletes seeking to maximize their performance on and off the field of play

Requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with:

• An earned doctoral degree in kinesiology, nutrition, physiology, psychology, athletic training, sports medicine, or a closely related field
• Recent experience working in performance science with athletes and other performance-based populations
• Experience in the design and development of new courses and/or course revisions; introduction of innovative teaching and/or assessment methodologies; support of curricular affairs
• Proficiency (Associate Professor) or mastery (Full Professor) in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students
• Experience in education program administration or management

Qualifications

The appointment will be either a non-tenure line Associate Teaching Professor or Full Teaching Professor based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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