Professional Assistant or Associate Professor, College of Kinesiology and Sport Science

About the role

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Professional Assistant/Associate Professor in the College of Kinesiology and Sport Science, Department of Sport Professions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Audit student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
• Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline from an accredited university.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sport Management, Kinesiology, or a closely related field from an accredited university.
• Experience teaching graduate courses.
• Experience to warrant hiring at the rank of Professional Associate Professor.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

9-month non-tenure-track position; summer appointment dependent on need and funding availability. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate.