Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology at University of North Texas in Denton, Texas

Job Description:

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology

Employee Classification: Assoc Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education

Department: UNT-Kinesiolgy, Hlth Promo, & Rec-132320

Job Location: Denton

Salary: commensurate upon experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation (KHPR) is expanding its faculty to support a new STEM PhD degree in Human Performance and Movement Science, while it continues its long history of serving over 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students. Students and faculty in kinesiology focus in the areas of exercise physiology, physical activity behaviors, and sport/exercise psychology. Extensive and well-equipped research laboratories and other dedicated spaces support specializations in these three broad areas. A recent KHPR video highlights the capabilities of our laboratories and spaces for collaborative research.


UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

Tenure-track and tenured faculty are expected to contribute to the academic excellence of the Department of KHPR by educating and mentoring students, developing and/or maintaining extramural funding, conducting high quality research as a principle or collaborating investigator, and providing service within the university and the profession. The position is open for a qualified candidate in exercise physiology, physical activity behaviors, or sport/exercise psychology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in Kinesiology, Human Performance, Movement Science, or a closely related field


• Potential for obtaining extramural funding


• Demonstrated ability for collaborative scholarship and research appropriate for the rank at time of appointment

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior appointment in a postdoctoral, tenure-track, or tenured position


• Current extramural funding that can be transferred to UNT


• A record of high-quality collaborative scholarship


• A national/international reputation in exercise physiology, physical activity behaviors, or sport/exercise psychology


• Experience in higher education developing and delivering in-person, online, and hybrid courses


• Experience in mentoring junior faculty and graduate students in the research process


• Evidence of leadership in a Kinesiology, or closely related, graduate program


• Pertinent experience in a non-academic setting (industry, government)

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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