Faculty Position Openings Template

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate professor with an exercise and health science (epidemiology) emphasis in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science. The Department offers a M.S. degree in Applied Exercise and Health Science, and three undergraduate degree programs in Exercise and Health Science, Health and Physical Education (P-12 Teacher Education), and Sport Management. The Department supports the University with a required general education core course and provides an array of physical activity classes. This expanding Department of 28 faculty will have additional laboratory, classroom, and office space in a new 200,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Health Sciences building in 2010.

Candidates must have an earned doctorate in health education/health promotion, exercise science, or a related field with a focus in epidemiology. Instructional responsibilities will be primarily in the graduate and undergraduate Exercise and Health Science programs. Candidates must have the ability to teach graduate level Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Research Methods. Additional instructional responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses supporting other HPS degree programs such as Personal Health Behaviors, Contemporary Health Issues, Health Promotion and Program Planning, and Measurement and Evaluation. The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of high quality teaching effectiveness, and a clearly defined research program including collaborative activities. Priority will be given to candidates who provide evidence of the ability to obtain external funding support. Candidates are expected to engage in departmental, college, university, and professional service activities. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Department:	Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science
Position Title:	Assistant/Associate Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science
Position Qualifications/ Responsibilities:	Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate professor with an exercise and health science (epidemiology) emphasis in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science. The Department offers a M.S. degree in Applied Exercise and Health Science, and three undergraduate degree programs in Exercise and Health Science, Health and Physical Education (P-12 Teacher Education), and Sport Management. The Department supports the University with a required general education core course and provides an array of physical activity classes. This expanding Department of 28 faculty will have additional laboratory, classroom, and office space in a new 200,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Health Sciences building in 2010. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in health education/health promotion, exercise science, or a related field with a focus in epidemiology. Instructional responsibilities will be primarily in the graduate and undergraduate Exercise and Health Science programs. Candidates must have the ability to teach graduate level Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Research Methods. Additional instructional responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses supporting other HPS degree programs such as Personal Health Behaviors, Contemporary Health Issues, Health Promotion and Program Planning, and Measurement and Evaluation. The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of high quality teaching effectiveness, and a clearly defined research program including collaborative activities. Priority will be given to candidates who provide evidence of the ability to obtain external funding support. Candidates are expected to engage in departmental, college, university, and professional service activities. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Procedure:	Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To guarantee consideration, application materials must be postmarked by January 15. Candidates should send a letter of application addressing the applicant’s position qualifications including a statement of teaching philosophy and scholarship activity; current curriculum vita; names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references; and official graduate transcripts to: Dr. Ping Johnson, Chair HPS Search Committee Convocation Center, MB# 0202 1000 Chastain Road Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591. For a detailed description of the university, college and department, please visit our home page at www.kennesaw.edu.
Date Position Available:	August, 2010
Policy Statement:	Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation in employment or provision of services. Georgia is an Open Records State. AA/EOE.
Questions About Position Opening:	For questions about this position opening, contact Dr. Mitchell Collins, Department Chair mcollins@kennesaw.edu