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UNIVERSITY OF NEB KEARNEY Assistant/Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Sport Sciences in Kearney, Nebraska
The University of Nebraska at Kearney invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions within the Kinesiology and Sport Sciences Department. The successful candidates will teach undergrad and graduate courses in Kinesiology/ Sport Management/ or Coaching based on qualifications. Potential courses include Psychology of Sport, Social Media in Sport, Philosophy/ Leadership/Management of Sport, Sport Finance, Sport Coaching, Coaching Philosophy or Techniques, Officiating or Sport Theory. Faculty advise undergraduate and graduate students; participate in service activities within the department, college, university, region, and profession, and engage in scholarly research. The successful candidates will conduct research in her/his interest area leading to publications in nationally peer-reviewed journals.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral degree in Kinesiology/ Sport Management or related field (ABDconsidered). Evidence of ability to be successful in the areas of teaching, service and scholarship.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three or more years of teaching at the collegiate level and experience with teaching face-to-face and online. Record of scholarly activity including securing external funding.
HOW TO APPLY: All applications need to be submitted by September 20, 2024, to be considered for the position by applying at UNK Employment Opportunity. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Kate Heelan @ heelanka@unk.edu . With contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate. Salaries at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive. The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, ADandD Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care. The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees. Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity.
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