Assistant Professor of Practice, Handball

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Education in the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin is accepting applications from qualified individuals for a full-time, Assistant Professor of Practice position. Successful candidates for this non-tenure track position will have the appropriate academic and practical preparation to teach across disciplines in handball and other court sports such as racquetball. Responsibilities may also include the supervision of Teaching Assistants and/or student aides. Some departmental service is also expected. The normal teaching load for this position is eight classes per semester (one credit hour each). The College of Education, ranked among the top public colleges of education in the country, has a longstanding commitment to the shared values of equitable opportunities, excellence, innovation, empowerment, community-focus, and endeavors to bridge research and practice. We view creating an engaged campus community as interconnected with academic excellence in the work of our faculty. The college has experienced a rapid expansion of interest in its academic programs over the past five years. About 30% of our admitted students are first-generation college students and come from all corners of Texas and beyond. Our students are joined by a world-class faculty who are among the nation's leading experts in their respective fields. As a leading college of education in Texas and beyond, we are agents of change committed to transforming education and health research, practice, and policy to ensure the thriving of children, families, schools, and communities.

Requirements

A master's degree is required. However, an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in teaching court sports will be considered.
Excellent communication skills.