Faculty in Kinesiology

Assistant Associate Professor in Kinesiology Hope International University Position Information

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)

Position Summary:

The Assistant/Associate Professor will contribute to the B.S. in Kinesiology program. Areas of focus and courses will include Anatomy & Physiology, Principles of Human Movement, Human Motor Control & Learning, Measurements & Statistics, and Physiology of Exercise. Responsibilities will include attending regular College of Arts & Sciences meetings, developing curriculum, cultivating internship opportunities, maintaining required office hours, participating in Kinesiology program-related events, advising students, serving on committees and projects, facilitating learning, maintaining ongoing professional and spiritual growth, and participating in community chapels and the broader university activities such as faculty in-service days and commencement ceremonies.

The position is scheduled to begin in June 2026. CAS offers on-ground bachelor’s degrees and online undergraduate degrees; CAS also provides Leadership & Ethic Core/General Education courses for all TUG/OUG students.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching primarily undergraduate on-ground kinesiology courses. Additional responsibilities include joining our CAS faculty team in collaborative efforts as may be assigned and providing academic advising and curriculum development.

Teaching

• The repertoire of courses to be taught with traditional on-ground students could include:
  Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Human Motor Control & Learning, Measurements & Statistics, Principles of Human Movement, Physiology of Exercise, Strength & Conditioning, and Internship in Kinesiology.

Administration

• Completion of summative course assessments (SCAs) for improving student learning for Program Learning Objectives in courses taught.

Academic Advising

• Advise undergraduate kinesiology students. Academic advising is divided by all full-time faculty.

Employment Standards:

QUALIFICATIONS:

To successfully fulfill this role, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Do you need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of this job?

If yes, please describe which tasks you will need accommodation to perform and explain what type of accommodation you will need below. The University will review your request and determine whether a reasonable accommodation exists which would allow you to perform the job’s essential functions without imposing hardship on the University or other employees or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of staff and faculty.

Physical requirements

Frequent pushing, carrying, lifting

Standing 30%

Walking 30%

Sitting 40%

Lifting 20+lbs.

Carrying 20+lbs.

Pushing 20+lbs.

Physical Demands:Able to lift, grasp, stoop and carry up to 20 pounds.

Education/

Experience:

Candidates who have earned a M.S. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or another related field. Candidates should be able to cite and demonstrate teaching ability and experience.

Knowledge and

Skills:

Computer skills and experience are required. Preference for experience using Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with Learning Management Systems required (Canvas preferred).

Mental Demands: Must be able to manage and prioritize teaching load responsibilities, student advising responsibilities, and program administration responsibilities.

Visual Demands: Extensive use of computer screens, evaluation of student work, assessment of student learning, composition, editing, and evaluation of various other work-related documents.

Physical Demands: Long intervals at keyboard and monitor. Conveying instructional materials to and from the classroom. Demonstrations for instructional purposes may require corresponding physical movements.

Environment: Service-oriented instructional role in an institution of Christian higher education. Extensive contact with…