Position #106444

University of Rhode Island
Position Description

 

Title of Position:         Assistant Professor, Kinesiology (Physical Education Pedagogy)    

Department:               Kinesiology 

 

Union:                         AAUP Academic Year

 

 

This is an academic year, tenure-track position beginning Fall of 2009.

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

(1) Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in health, physical education, and adapted physical education and engage in scholarly activities; (2) mentor/advise undergraduate/graduate students; (3) seek external funding through scholarship and research; (4) collect departmental assessment data and assist in writing state and NCATE/NASPE accreditation reports; and (5) provide service to the department, school, university, P-12 schools, community organizations, and professional organizations.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Required: Earned doctorate from an accredited university or college in Physical Education Pedagogy or related field, with appropriate and related experience; K-12 public school teaching experience in physical education and health education; demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional development activities; excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work with  diverse groups.  Preferred: University teaching experience in the areas of physical education pedagogy or related field; experience in student teaching supervision; proficient implementation of technology in teaching and research; clear understanding of state certification requirements and state initiatives; demonstrated ability to publish in both research and applied journals within the field; experience in creating NCATE/NASPE accreditation reports; a record of academic, professional and community service; demonstrated willingness to oversee state and national accreditation for physical and health education.

 

TO APPLY:

Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references postmarked by 05-29-09 to:

Lori E. Ciccomascolo, Search Chair
Requisition  #12470
University of Rhode Island
PO Box G
Kingston, RI 02881

 

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