Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology

Kinesiology Faculty PositionCollege and/or School: College of Health Professions/School of Health and Sports ScienceDepartment: KinesiologyEmployment Status: Full-timeFLSA Status: Exempt SalariedReports to: Dean/Department ChairWork Schedule: Monday through Thursday and as needed on FridaysJob Description: Position Qualifications (Educational credentials, skills and abilities):Christian who is an active member in local church.Supports Statement of Christian AffirmationVerified Master's Degree in related field with plans to seek a terminal degree, or working toward a terminal degree, doctorate preferredAbility to communicate clearly; orally and writtenPrepared and organizedSets high expectationsLeadership skillsDemonstrates potential and promise for outstanding teachingHas command of the subject matterEnthusiastic about teaching and about the subject matterPersonal interest in the studentsCreates a sense of community and belonging in the classroomWarm, accessible, enthusiastic, caringLove of learningRespectfulIs compassionate yet fair and equitable to all studentsFlexibleCreativeDetail orientedWilling to follow proceduresTeam playerAccepts criticism and suggestions as a positive sign to changePosition Responsibilities:Demonstrates the Imago Dei of Christ (Gen 1:26) in all aspects of one's professional role, personal interactions and community relations.Teaches the normal teaching load at the University, twelve semester hours per academic period.Sets and keeps a minimum of 10 office hours a week and more during advisement/registration periodsKeep abreast of all advisement information and be available to advise students as assignedAble to teach early morning and/or night classesWilling to teach summer classesWilling to teach both face to face and online coursesWilling to visit and evaluate clinical/internship sitesReport for duty after summer vacation in time for faculty workshopRemain on duty after any University session until all records are complete and submitted to the proper officesAttend all assigned committee meetingsSubmit attendance records and grades as required by the RegistrarAttend all department and college or school meetings unless absence is approved by the respective deanPresent all recommendations involving teaching assignments to the deanSubmit syllabi to the dean of the respective college or school for all courses taughtSubmit textbook ordersRecommend library acquisitions through the deanParticipate in recruitment of studentsAssist in the registration and orientation of students during Fall, Spring, and Summer terms, and at early registrationParticipate in commencement exercises in proper academic regaliaPromote area clubs, organizations, societies, and activitiesSupport student organizations and activitiesAttend and support University functions andother responsibilities as defined by the Dean and/or Vice President for Academic Affairs.To Apply: Applicants must submit all application materials below to the Dean, School of Health and Sports Science, Dr. Lori DeLong, View email address on click.appcast.io Materials:A letter of interestAn UM Faculty application form: vitaThree current letters of recommendationUnofficial transcripts for application with official transcripts sent to View email address on click.appcast.io if employedRequired Qualifications:Preferred: Earned Doctorate (PhD, EdD) in kinesiology or related fieldRequired: Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in kinesiology, exercise science, or related fieldRank and salary are commensurate with education and experienceThe University of Mobile is a Southern Baptist-affiliated liberal arts university with an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students. Candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission of a Christian university and the integration of faith and discipline. More information may be found on the University website at University of Mobile is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Mobile may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website ( University of Mobile does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or age in the administration or application of its educational programs and policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and University-administered programs.In accordance with Employment At-Will policy of the University as noted in the Employee Handbook, this job description is not construed as a contract of employment or any part of any contract of employment or as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time.