Associate Teaching Professor

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

The Pennsylvania State University Department of Kinesiology housed in the College of Health and Human Development, is actively seeking applications for a term-limited, Associate Teaching Professor in the area of motor control and movement science. The selected candidate will support a range of courses at the undergraduate level. These include: required, core courses in motor control and behavior; elective courses in health professions; general education courses in medical terminology, and others, as assigned by the Department Head. As a result, the ideal candidate will be able to teach kinesiology and health content to students with a wide range of backgrounds. In addition, courses are expected to be offered in online, hybrid, and in-person formats.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Motor Control, Bio-engineering, or related field, prior to beginning at Penn State.
• At least five years of teaching experience across a range of courses and delivery formats, with some direct experience with the required courses listed above.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in online and in-person instruction is preferred.
• Specific training in pedagogy / teaching methods is preferred.
• Experience with clinical applications of kinesiology (e.g physical therapy, occupational therapy) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of courses at the undergraduate level.
• Teach required, core courses in motor control and behavior.
• Teach elective courses in health professions.
• Teach general education courses in medical terminology.
• Teach courses in online, hybrid, and in-person formats.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• robust retirement plans
• generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree