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Form of workAssistant Professor - Kinesiology - On-Campus
Position Overview:Faculty at Concordia University, St. Paul work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to consistently deliver high-quality instruction to students. Faculty are expected to demonstrate innovation and excellence in curriculum planning, foster an atmosphere of active intellectual and creative engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and support the Christian mission of the university. With students at the center of the university's mission, delivering a high-quality student experience is a top priority of the Concordia learning community.
*Full-Time 12-Month Position*
Course Instruction Responsibilities:
- Increase student course engagement by providing a positive and regular presence within the course (at least four days per week for online courses) by engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support.
- Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and university guidelines, within the Learning Management System, typically within seven business days of the assessments' due dates.
- Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours during business days unless otherwise specified at the college level ( 48 hours on weekends, with closer monitoring if assignments are due during the weekend or on Monday).
- Work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering with academic advising, career development, and the academic team to ensure each student has the resources they need to succeed.
Essential Duties:
- Facilitate quality student learning by teaching assigned courses.
- Collaboratively design assigned courses (with input from colleagues, industry experts, instructional design experts, and administration) in alignment with improved student learning outcomes that advance student learning, retention, and graduation and meet university requirements. Include strategies and methods that promote effective student learning (for example, active learning techniques).
- Participate, as assigned, in the academic unit's ongoing curriculum development, assessment, program reviews, and accreditation efforts.
- Demonstrates a professional and collegial demeanor in working with students, colleagues, and the larger Concordia University St. Paul learning community.
- Attend faculty meetings and development activities to enhance teaching skills, stay current in their field, and network with other professionals.
- Provide service to the university and discipline as appropriate to the faculty member's role and responsibility within the academic unit.
- Pursue a scholarly agenda appropriate to the discipline and the faculty member's role and responsibility.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Follow the university and academic unit's policies and procedures.
Education & Experience:
- Terminal degree required; Kinesiology-related discipline
- Online teaching experience required; graduate online teaching experience preferred
- Required: Successful research and scholarship development, participation, and dissemination
- Required: Exceptional teaching and student mentorship skills
- Preferred: Kinesiology-related industry work experience
Supplemental Information:
It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.
The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.
The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.
Promise to Students – Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.
Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.
However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.
The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.
The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.
Promise to Students – Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.
Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.
Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions
