Assistant Professor, Sport And Recreation Administration Program

Position Title Assistant Professor (Kinesiology)-9 month appointment

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department Kinesiology HR Home Department 020512 KINESIOLOGY

Pay Grade Unclassified

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type Tenure Track Term (if applicable) 9 month

Begin Date of Appointment 08/12/2024

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function

The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

Description of Primary Duties

We seek a candidate with a commitment to inclusive teaching practices and expertise in Sport Administration. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the use of student focused pedagogy in the classroom and online that will engage students in the learning process. They will join a unit that is dedicated to providing students with access to high impact practices aimed at increasing student retention and recruitment. Responsibilities include teaching in the areas of undergraduate and graduate sport administration, research, and service. Additional responsibilities include advising undergraduate and graduate students, supporting graduate student research, curriculum development, and developing sports related partnerships in communities at the local, state, and national level.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Additional Qualifications

• Doctorate in Sport Administration or closely related field (ABD considered)
• Potential for or evidence of innovative, learner-centered pedagogy
• Ability to teach courses in Sport Administration
• The ability or potential to mentor and support our diverse student population
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm Open Date 01/17/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)   Special Instructions to Applicants

Screening of applications will begin on February 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should apply online at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/. Application documents to be submitted online are:

1. A letter of application/cover letter,
2. A curriculum vitae,
3. The names and contact information of at least three references,
4. Unofficial or official copies of all undergraduate and graduate school transcripts,
5. And a statement of teaching philosophy which must include/address inclusivity principles.

A background check and official graduate transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Non Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
 

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
 

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20240001FTF Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/72698 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this vacancy?
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   • Google
   • Employee Referral
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Personal Contacts / Networking
   • Print Publications
   • Diversity website posting
   • Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.)
   • Other
2. * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Unofficial Transcripts - 1
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Other Documents -1
2. Unofficial Transcripts -2
3. Unofficial Transcripts -3