The University of Mobile and School of Health and Sports Science invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology. The faculty member will teach courses in the Kinesiology department that are specific to the study of movement, emergency preparedness, and/or exercise science. This position will be a full-time, 9-month appointment with expectations of expert teaching, experience with learning management systems for online delivery, coordination of student internships, and the ability to work collaboratively with the faculty in the different kinesiology programs. Responsibilities aside from teaching could include academic advising, program coordination, curriculum assessment and review, and participation in recruiting events. The position will start in Fall 2024. The university academic curriculum is based on a four-day week. Some programmatic activities require some evening and Friday coverage.
TO APPLY: Applicants must submit all application materials below to the Dean, School of Health and Sports Science, Dr. Lori DeLong, ldelong@umobile.edu.
Application Materials
- A letter of interest
- An UM Faculty application form: https://umobile.edu/employment/
- Curriculum vita
- Three current letters of recommendation
- Unofficial transcripts for application with official transcripts sent to facultytranscripts@umobile.edu if employed
Required Qualifications
- Preferred: Earned Doctorate (PhD, EdD) in kinesiology or related field
- Required: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in kinesiology or a related field
- Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience
Questions about the role may be submitted to the Dean of the School of Health and Sports Science, Dr Lori DeLong at ldelong@umobile.edu
The University of Mobile is a Southern Baptist-affiliated liberal arts university with an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students. Candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission of a Christian university and the integration of faith and discipline. More information may be found on the University website at www.umobile.edu .
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