Clinical Assistant Professor

Texas A&M University System•Kingsville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University–Kingsville teaches undergraduate and/or graduate courses across assigned sections and formats, maintaining high standards of instructional quality. Courses may include Motor Development/Motor Learning, Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology, Introduction to Exercise Science, Biomechanics, Introductory Research Methods, and Seminar in Exercise Science. Instruction may be delivered on campus or online as needed. The faculty member develops course materials, including syllabi, assignments, and assessments, in alignment with departmental expectations. Faculty also contribute to the university’s research mission and engage in service through departmental participation, student support, and collaboration on curriculum and academic initiatives. Institutional responsibilities include compliance processes, meetings, and supporting the university’s education and community-engagement mission. The position is security-sensitive, requires export-control authorization before employment begins, and entails compliance with applicable laws, policies, regulations, and safety requirements. Employees are expected to support a welcoming, responsive, and student-centered environment and participate in the university’s 4 Disciplines of Execution activities.

Requirements

Master’s or Ph.D. in Exercise Science or a closely related field from an accredited university.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to interact positively and professionally with clients and staff.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs.
Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups.
Skill in using varied learning and active-listening strategies.
Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.
Ability to facilitate and adapt courses and course content.
Ability to interact professionally with groups of various sizes.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Must obtain export-control authorization before starting employment.
Must comply with applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, rules, procedures, and safety requirements.
Commitment to Caring Campus principles and providing exceptional customer service in a welcoming, responsive, student-centered environment.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of full-time college or university teaching experience.
Experience teaching in multiple instructional modalities, such as online, hybrid, HyFlex, or lab-based formats.
Sport, clinical, or fitness industry experience.
Familiarity with ACSM Guidelines.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses, including lower-level and introductory courses in exercise science and kinesiology.
Deliver instruction in on-campus and online formats when needed.
Maintain high standards of teaching effectiveness and student engagement.
Develop syllabi, assignments, assessments, and other course materials in line with departmental expectations.
Contribute to the university’s research mission.
Participate in departmental service, support students, and collaborate on curriculum and academic initiatives.
Fulfill institutional responsibilities such as compliance processes and meetings, and support the university’s education and community-engagement mission.
Participate in departmental 4 Disciplines of Execution activities.
Comply with applicable state and federal laws, university and system policies, and safety requirements.

Benefits

Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System.
Medical insurance, with employee-only coverage available for $0–$30 per month after the university contribution; university premium contributions are also available for employee-and-spouse, employee-and-children, and employee-and-family coverage.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.
On-campus wellness opportunities and programming.
Counseling, work-life assistance, financial resources, and legal resources.
Employee Tuition Assistance Program, book scholarships, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on position, plus voluntary tax-deferred account/deferred compensation plan.
At least 8 hours of vacation per month.
8 hours of sick leave per month.
8 hours of paid birthday leave.
12–15 paid holidays per year.
Professional development opportunities.
Welcoming campus community and the opportunity to help students achieve academic and career goals.