Teaching Assistant/Teaching Associate Professor - Health & Kinesiology
About The Position
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (http://illinois.edu/) and the Department of Health and Kinesiology (https://hk.illinois.edu/), located in the College of Applied Health Sciences, seek to hire a dynamic faculty member with a background in Kinesiology or related fields. This is an in-person, full time, 9-month, non-tenure track position at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor (commensurate with experience). Appointment at the rank of Teaching Associate Professor requires candidates to meet the University's expectations for promotion to this rank. The candidate will teach a wide variety of in-person and online courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. Primary areas of teaching interest include Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Health; Foundations and Careers in Kinesiology; Musculoskeletal Anatomy; Motor Development and Control; Contemporary Issues in Sport; Research Methods in Health and Kinesiology; and other courses based on department needs. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will also have a small amount of time allocated to research and service responsibilities.
Requirements
- Successful candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree in Kinesiology or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience in teaching at the university level, in-person and/or online instruction
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts clearly to students.
- Experience with Canvas learning management system or comparable e-learning platforms
- Ability to supervise teaching assistants
- Demonstrated involvement in scholarly activity, such as publications or presentations in kinesiology or related fields
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments
- Ability and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Health and Kinesiology with an estimated teaching load of six courses a year
- Oversee and coordinate teaching assistants in large-enrollment courses
- Develop, update, and deliver course content using inclusive, evidence-based teaching strategies across in-person and online modalities
- Contribute to the department's curriculum development, innovation, and program assessment efforts as requested by the department
- Engage in scholarly activities related to kinesiology or related field
- Assist in advising and mentoring students, supporting their academic, professional, and personal development
- Participate in service activities within the department, college, university, possibly including committee work, outreach, and student engagement initiatives
- Foster a learning environment that supports diverse student populations and promotes an enriched, inclusive learning experience.
Benefits
- The position includes an attractive benefits package.
- The University of Illinois offers generous employee benefits including health insurance and retirement programs.
- In addition, we also offer our employees tuition waivers and other development opportunities for personal and professional growth, including a Dual Career Academic Couples Hiring Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
