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Assistant Professor of Practice in Kinesiology
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Position Number: 1238038
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Position Type: Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE

FACULTY POSITION IN KINESIOLOGY

POSITION: Assistant Professor of Practice (Kinesiology). This is a nine-month non-tenure-track position in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies beginning January 1, 2019. This faculty member will be hired to support the growing Kinesiology undergraduate program. The University's commitment to excellence is outlined in the Vol Vision/Top 25 Initative: https://top25.utk.edu/2016/vol-vision-2020/

The Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies is housed in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. The department offers BS and MS degrees in Kinesiology and a PhD degree in Kinesiology and Sport Studies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Earned doctorate in a kinesiology discipline

Evidence of successful university teaching in undergraduate courses. The department has needs in exercise physiology, fitness testing/exercise prescription, applied anatomy, and other required and elective courses in the Kinesiology major.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Commitment to the values and priorities described in the collegiate Strategic Plan: https://cehhs.utk.edu/our-strategic-plan/

Familiarity with laboratory instruction and procedures

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated commitment to professional organizations

Record of scholarship in kinesiology

Experience with instructional technology

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach undergraduate courses in kinesiology

Advise and mentor undergraduate students

Provide professional and institutional service

SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants must submit a letter of application addressing the required and desired qualifications as stated in the position announcement, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Scott Smith at scottsmith@utk.edu Electronic submissions are required. For questions regarding the position contact:

Dawn Coe, Chair of Kinesiology Search Committee

Dept. of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies

The University of Tennessee

1914 Andy Holt Avenue

Knoxville, TN 37996-2700

(865) 974-0294

dcoe@utk.edu

Designated a Carnegie doctoral/research extensive university, UTK is the oldest, largest and most comprehensive institution of higher education in Tennessee. Academic programs on the Knoxville campus enroll approximately 22,000 undergraduate students and 6,000 graduate students. Detailed information about the University of Tennessee may be obtained by visiting the Web site: http://www.utk.edu.

EEO/AA Statement/ Non-Discrimination Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.

In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.