Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career Track - Military Veterans

Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career Track

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
December 31, 2024
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
161-NNFACULTY - Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career, 237-NNFACULTY - Adjunct Faculty Paid, 237-YNFACSALARY - Adjunct Faculty Paid - Salary

Business Title:
Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career Track

Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Term:
9 Month

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The Department of Kinesiology & Educational Psychology, with the College of Education, at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Career track/non-tenure track) position serving the Pullman WA campus. The position is a fixed-term nine-month academic appointment, possibility of summer employment, and . The new faculty member will be expected to teach courses each semester in any of the following content areas: motor learning and control, exercise physiology, exercise prescription, research methods, biomechanics, injury rehabilitation, modality applications, and professional development. All faculty members are expected to provide excellent departmental, college, university, and professional service.

Additional opportunities, commensurate with experience, training, degree, and interest may include student mentorship, and teaching courses in the graduate program in kinesiology or athletic training. Finally, we seek applicants who can contribute to our strong program community of innovative teaching and activities integrating kinesiology and/or athletic training into campus and community entities as appropriate. These may include athletics, recreation, fitness facilities, and physical therapy or other health care clinics.

About the Department of Kinesiology & Educational Psychology:

WSU Kinesiology focuses on the study of human movement and physical activity, emphasizing both health and performance aspects. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare students for careers in fields such as exercise science, physical therapy, athletic training, strength and conditioning, fitness, and research. WSU's undergraduate kinesiology curriculum integrates foundational knowledge in biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology, and sport psychology with hands-on learning experiences and supports the graduate kinesiology and athletic training degree options. We encourage and facilitate students to gain practical experience through internships, research projects, and laboratory work. The department is committed to improving health and well-being by promoting active lifestyles, fostering interdisciplinary research, and preparing students for professional roles in health, fitness, and sports performance. In addition to academic preparation, the department encourages student engagement in research, giving them opportunities to work with faculty on projects that address topics ranging from physical activity's effects on health to sports performance optimization.

Required Qualifications:

• A PhD in kinesiology or a terminal degree in a kinesiology-related field. ( ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by August 16, 2025. ) Applicants may also be considered with a master's degree or equivalent degree in kinesiology or related field with 3 or more years of relevant work experience by date of hire.
• Applicants interested in athletic training must also be certified and eligible for licensure in Washington state. Active membership in kinesiology and/or athletic training professional organizations is expected and additional appropriate professional certifications (e.g., CSCS, etc.) are valued.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competitive applicants will have a strong record of teaching effectiveness and assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
• Past teaching experience should include formal settings (e.g., traditional classroom settings), and may also include informal settings (e.g., personal training, group fitness, corporate wellness).
• Candidates with a demonstrated record of scholarly activity, including publications, conference presentations, and external funding, are highly desirable.
• Experience supervising student research or contributing to the development of graduate-level curriculum and research initiatives will also be valued.
• Additional knowledge and experiences supporting our thriving graduate programs are also desirable.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Education
Department Name: Department of Kinesiology & Educational Psychology
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164-2136
Department Link: Department of Kinesiology and Educational Psychology Webpage
Annual Salary: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation

Overtime Eligibility: This position is not eligible for overtime.

FTE: 100%
Appointment Details: This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2025 , and is expected end on August 15, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension, mutual agreement, and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Screening Begin Date: December 15, 2024

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• External candidates , please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application.
• Internal candidates , please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Required Documents: Materials should be written using Times New Roman 12-point font with 1-inch margins.

1. A letter of application that specifically addresses required and preferred qualifications in the position description. Please be sure to describe any relevant experiences, professional development, and/or certifications. No more than 1 page, single spaced.

2. A teaching statement, including teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including with culturally and linguistically diverse learners) and/or innovative past teaching strategies. No more than 2 pages, single spaced.

3. A statement detailing scholarly activities or practical experiences, including impacts of past scholarly activities or past practical/synergistic experiences, as well as an agenda/plans for future work in this area. No more than 2 pages, single spaced.

4. Curriculum vitae.

For additional information, contact Julie Killinger (juliek@wsu.edu) Search Support Manager, or Christopher Connolly, Search Committee Chair (c.connolly@wsu.edu) .

Time Type:
Full time

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu .

Notice of Non-Discrimination

WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator . More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement .

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Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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