Assistant or Associate Professor of Kinesiology (Exercise Science)

Full Time
Princess Anne, MD 21853
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Job description
Position Information

Position Title
Assistant or Associate Professor of Kinesiology (Exercise Science)

Job Type
Faculty

Position Information
Department of Kinesiology
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is seeking a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in the area of kinesiology (exercise science). The appointment reports to the Chair of Kinesiology. The Department of Kinesiology is one of six departments in the School with an exercise science and sports management degree program.
UMES is committed to providing high quality programs in a diverse environment and preparing students who will serve and shape the global economy. UMES is located in rural Maryland and is one of America’s most beautiful campuses. It is a growing, primarily residential university with learning, discovery, and engagement missions. The university recognizes its responsibility for developing human potential, enriching cultural expressions, and sharing its expertise with individuals, businesses, and educational, governmental, and non-governmental organizations. The learning, discovery, and engagement foci are in accordance with UMES’ legacy and mission as Maryland’s 1890 Land-Grant Institution. The School of Pharmacy and Health Professions currently consists of the following departments: Kinesiology, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Services, and the School of Pharmacy including the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration and the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Responsibilities
  • Instruct a variety of undergraduate courses in exercise science and sports management.
  • Research and scholarly activity in exercise science.
  • Academic advising undergraduate students.
  • Assist with curriculum development and evaluation.
  • Support interdisciplinary projects.
  • Participate in department and university-wide committees.
  • Seek external funding to support research.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Classification
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Required Qualifications
  • An earned a doctorate degree in exercise science (exercise physiology preferred) or a closely related area of study.
  • Must have an academic background and clinical experience in exercise science or a closely related area of study
  • A strong commitment to teaching excellence and desire to encourage student engagement in the learning process
  • Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • Teaching experience in a university setting.
  • Teaching and research expertise exercise science and/or sports management courses.
  • Earned doctorate degree in exercise science physiology.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Strong communication skills to include written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively and collegiality with faculty and chair.

Certifications/Registrations
N/A

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.



FLSA
Exempt

Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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