Position – Texas A&M University Department of Health and Kinesiology Academic Professional

Open Position – Texas A&M University Department of Health and Kinesiology Academic Professional Track

October 9, 2021

The Department of Health and Kinesiology (HLKN) is the largest academic department at Texas A&M University and is the home to four divisions (Health Education, Kinesiology, Sports Management, and the Physical Education Activity Program). Our 100+ faculty and 32 staff members provide education to over 3,000 undergraduate students and approximately 300 graduate students.

The mission of the Department of HLKN at Texas A&M University is to contribute to the quality of life of the citizens of the state, nation, and world, through the creation and dissemination of knowledge, training of educators and professionals, and service to the community and profession, with attention to equity and inclusion. The Department is housed across four buildings, including the state-of-the-art Human Clinical Research Facility with additional wet lab facilities in the Gilchrist Building.

Faculty and students conduct research through our 15 research labs and 4 centers and institutes that include the Sydney and J.L. Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance (Huffines), the Center for Translational Research in Aging and Longevity (CTRAL), the Center for Sport Management Research and Education (CSMRE), and the Transdisciplinary Center for Health Equity Research (TCHER). The department focuses on research, training, and services related to the science and benefits of human movement, sport, health, and wellness.

The Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University invites applications for an Academic Professional Track Faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology. Teaching responsibilities will include both undergraduate and graduate courses in the Exercise Physiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology programs.

We seek candidates with expertise in teaching courses in one or more of the following areas: physiology of exercise, clinical exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, sports science; laboratory techniques, exercise prescription; and supervision of internships. Engagement in professional, university, and/or community service is also expected.

Rank: Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor

Qualifications: PhD in kinesiology or related field highly preferred. Candidates should have the ability and/or experience to be effective teachers and mentors in formal and informal settings. Candidates must have demonstrated expertise related to clinical exercise physiology and/or individuals with co-morbid conditions.

Preferred: Preference will be given to candidates who hold national level certifications in the areas of clinical exercise physiology and/or strength & conditioning. Preference will be given to candidates who have classroom/teaching experience, experience advising undergraduate and/or graduate students, and directing student internship experiences.

Responsibilities: Candidates are expected to contribute to the teaching of kinesiology courses within the Department and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. This typically involves maintaining an 80% teaching, 10% scholarly activity, and 10% service load. Successful candidates will be responsible for meeting department, college, and university service expectations.

Appointment: Nine-month academic-track position with a starting date of August 2022. Salary, benefits, and compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Texas A&M is housed within the twin cities of College Station and Bryan, with a combined population of nearly 275,000, and conveniently located at the center of the triangle formed by Dallas, Houston, and Austin metropolitan areas.

Texas A&M is a flagship land grant, sea grant, and space grant university. Texas A&M is ranked 20th in the nation for research expenditures ($952M in FY19) by the National Science Foundation, and is ranked 11th among all public universities in the nation.

Application Process
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Applications should be submitted online via Interfolio and include the following required documents: (1) letter of application including interests/experience in research, teaching, and service, (2) short statement of experience and commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA), (3) current, comprehensive vitae, and (4) complete contact information for three references.

Review Date: Review of candidates will begin on October 15, 2021, with an expected start date of August 2022. Questions about this position should be submitted directly to the committee chair:
Steven Martin, Clinical Associate Professor Search Committee Chair.

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