Assistant Professor, Health & Kinesiology

Lamar University•Beaumont, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This tenure-track position involves a range of duties and responsibilities essential to the role. Key responsibilities include: Teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in Kinesiology, with a focus in exercise science, strength and conditioning, and biomechanics. Assist with developing the program to meet the needs of the job market as well as pre-professional pathways. Advising and mentoring students. Supervising student field experiences. Pursuing a research agenda that results in publications and extramural support. Collaborating with field-based colleagues. Providing service to the department, college, university, and profession. Incorporating the use of career related AI within courses. Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field. ABD will be considered.
The ability to teach both face-to-face and online course delivery methods.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues and students in a collaborative environment.
Demonstrate potential for scholarly activity.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in kinesiology regarding strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, and biomechanics.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies.
Ability to perform academic research in a degree area of specialty.
Demonstrated commitment to service to the university, profession, and community.
Able to lift 40 lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings.
Standing or sitting for extended periods while teaching or in office hours.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience at the college level using both face-to-face traditional and online course delivery.
Commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship
Experience and proficiency teaching at the university level
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in kinesiology; including but not limited to, exercise physiology, biomechanics, exercise prescription, and strength and conditioning, among others
ACSM or CSCS certification
Blackboard LMS experience
Accreditation experience

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in Kinesiology, with a focus in exercise science, strength and conditioning, and biomechanics.
Utilize both face-to-face and online course delivery methods, integrating innovative and evidence-based teaching strategies.
Supervise student field experiences, internships, and applied learning opportunities.
Maintain regular office hours and provide academic support to students.
Develop and sustain a research agenda in kinesiology.
Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences.
Mentor students in research projects, theses, and presentations.
Pursue external funding opportunities to support research and departmental initiatives.
Providing service to the department, college, university, and profession.
Contribute to professional organizations and accreditation processes (e.g. program review, curriculum development).
Support community outreach and partnerships that advance health, fitness, and kinesiology.
Collaborate with faculty across disciplines and with field-based colleagues to enhance program offerings.
Serve as an academic advisor/mento to students.
Guide students in professional development, graduate school preparation, and career pathways.
Support students seeking professional certificates.
Assist with developing the program to meet the needs of the job market as well as pre-professional pathways.
Incorporating the use of career related AI within courses.