Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Pennsylvania State University Middletown, PA Full-time Education

Posted on March 30, 2024

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Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Penn State Harrisburg, School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Kinesiology. An earned Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Health and Human Performance or a related field is required.

Special consideration will be given to candidates with an academic emphasis and ability to teach in one or more of the following areas of sport and exercise studies: psychology and/or sociology. Candidates must possess a scholarship to warrant appointment to a tenure-track position with a preference for candidates who have a demonstrated program of research and secured grants and/or contracts. The successful candidate will be instrumental in implementing the B. S. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science Option at Penn State Harrisburg.

The assistant professor should possess a terminal degree or its equivalent in organized research or professional practice; must have demonstrated ability as a teacher or research worker; and must have shown definite evidence of growth in scholarly, artistic, or professional achievement.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching and research interests, samples of recently published work, and three written letters of reference to the job posting found at https://hr.psu.edu/careers.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Penn State Harrisburg has an enrollment of over 5000 students and is located in Middletown, PA. The College is easily accessible via interstate and rail routes from Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and New York. To learn more about the College and the School, visit harrisburg.psu.edu and http://harrisburg.psu.edu/behavioral-sciences-and-education.

Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State's historic mission. Just as we are committed to being a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to being a diverse working community. As a community, we endeavor to be a mixture of cultural backgrounds, life experiences, individual perspectives, and numerous other characteristics that add variety and vitality to the workplace. The administration, faculty, and staff of Penn State Harrisburg (PSH) take pride in the fact that PSH is one of the most diverse and inclusive campuses of Penn State University, and we are deeply committed to supporting a culturally, ethnically, and racially inclusive environment.

Penn State Harrisburg is in Middletown, near the city of Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania. The college is easily accessible via interstate and rail routes from Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and New York. Penn State Harrisburg has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students, including a broad, diverse, and non-traditional population, and brings nationally accredited academic programs, award-winning faculty, and the resources of a world-class research university to Pennsylvania's Capital Region. The College offers students the opportunity to earn baccalaureate degrees in 39 academic majors. As a graduate center, the College offers 28 master's degrees and 3 doctoral degree programs. To learn more about the College and the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, which is the home for the Kinesiology Program, please visit http://harrisburg.psu.edu and www.hbg.psu.edu/bsed.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-Harrisburg/Assistant-Professor-of-Kinesiology_REQ_0000052111-2

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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