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Assistant Professor in Kinesiology

Position Number: 9713576
Location: Lubbock, United States
Position Type: Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology

Assistant Professor in Kinesiology

45465BR
Position DescriptionThe Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for two full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor positions to begin September 1, 2027. Websites: TTU's website is http://www.ttu.edu/, and the department's website is http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ksm/All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Techto learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Position Description
The Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for two full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor positions to begin September 1, 2027. Websites: TTU's website is http://www.ttu.edu/, and the department's website is http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ksm/

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the College
Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

About the Department/School/Area
The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management enrolls over 400 undergraduate students in the B.S. in Sport Management and over 100 master's degree students in the M.S. in Sport Management, online and face-to-face. The department offers a face-to-face and an online B.S. in Kinesiology and an M.S. in Kinesiology for over 1,500 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, respectively. It also offers a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. Its building includes six classrooms, a student computer lab, and faculty offices.

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management, you will be expected to:

Contribute to the teaching mission of the department.
Mentor graduate students.
Develop a record of peer-reviewed/funded research.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.

Faculty Qualifications

An earned (no later than August 31, 2027) doctoral degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field.
Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field for at least one semester, which could be as a graduate student as the instructor of record.
A record of peer-reviewed research demonstrating expertise in an area of kinesiology.
Demonstrated ability to seek and apply for external research funding.
Specific experience with outreach or service.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Experience in developing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in kinesiology, exercise physiology, exercise testing and prescription, or motor behavior.
A record of external funding as a graduate student or a post-doctoral researcher.

Duty Point
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.