Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor | Miami University - Military Veterans

Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor

Department

Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Department JM

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

Instructor: $45,000 Visiting Assistant Professor: $47,000

Position Salary Maximum

Instructor: $54,000 Visiting Assistant Professor: $62,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2024-08-12

Job Description Summary

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate courses in Kinesiology and graduate courses in Athletic Training. Appointments are for August 2024-May 2025 with the possibility of renewal depending on available funding and performance.

Job Description

Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach undergraduate courses in Kinesiology and graduate courses in Athletic Training.  Appointments are for August 2024-May 2025 with the possibility of renewal depending on available funding and performance. Faculty in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health provide a quality learning experience for students, supervise student research projects, serve on institutional committees, and are committed to diversity and inclusive excellence.

The vision of the College of Education, Health, and Society is to foster critically engaged leaders prepared to take on complex and interdisciplinary challenges through transdisciplinary problem-solving that seeks equity and justice in our changing global society. In working towards realizing the College’s vision, the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health advances the science and practice of human movement and health behaviors to enhance quality of life, improve client/patient outcomes, and reduce local and global health disparities.

Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Diversity Statement Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html , which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited athletic training program.  Certified and in good standing as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) with at least five years of clinical experience as an Athletic Trainer.  Licensed and in good standing (or eligible) as an Athletic Trainer (LAT) by the state of Ohio’s Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board.  Master’s degree in any field combined with a clinical athletic training graduate assistantship or post-professional Master’s degree in Athletic Training for appointment as Visiting Instructor.  Doctorate in a Kinesiology-related field, by date of appointment, for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor.

Consideration may be given to candidates with: 1) experience teaching a variety of kinesiology and/or athletic training courses at the college level; 2) experience teaching within a CAATE-accredited athletic training program with working knowledge of CAATE accreditation standards and the 2020 CAATE Curricular Content; 3) experience serving as a clinical preceptor for a CAATE-accredited athletic training program; 4) a clinically-oriented certification (e.g., ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist); 5) experience working with multicultural and/or diverse populations; 6) experience teaching hybrid or fully online as well as face-to-face courses.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Submit cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Screening of applications will begin 2 weeks following the date of posting and continue until filled.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Emily Davie at davieee@MiamiOH.edu.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

  Position Salary Minimum

Instructor: $45,000

Visiting Assistant Professor: $47,000

Position Salary Maximum

Instructor: $54,000

Visiting Assistant Professor: $62,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.