Pacific Lutheran University

The ideal candidate will be an excellent teacher with an interest in, and ability to, work with undergraduate students across an array of interests (including teacher preparation, health and fitness promotion, exercise science, and pre-physical therapy).. Depending on expertise, additional teaching responsibilities might include: Physical Education in the Elementary School, Sport Programming and Delivery, Applied Biomechanics and Kinesiology and/or Applied Training & Conditioning, among others.. Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sport Psychology, or a closely related field is required by September 1, 2024.. One or more professional certifications related to health and fitness or exercise science, preferably through the American College of Sports Medicine or other professional organization(s).. Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

visiting assistant professor

Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number:
0602757


Recruitment Type:
Open to All Applicants


Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor of Kinesiology


Position Type:
Faculty


Benefits Status:
Benefits Eligible


FLSA:
Exempt


Hiring Range:
$52,000 - $55,000 per year + benefits package


Location
Tacoma, WA 98447


Department:
Kinesiology


Posting Date:
04/03/2024


Closing Date
Review of applicants will begin immediately, but the position will remain open until filled.


Work Schedule:
Full-time, visiting position available September 1, 2024. This is a one-year visiting appointment with the possibility of reappointment for an additional year, dependent upon satisfactory performance and department needs. Must be available to work Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional evening commitments or night classes possible. Academic schedule is September to May. Classes begin on September 3. New Faculty Orientation will take place on August 21 and 22. Summer teaching is available depending on student enrollment.


General Description:
The Department of Kinesiology at Pacific Lutheran University seeks an individual who can contribute to a strong, cohesive team and a dynamic, respected academic program. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a clear commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level, and to student-faculty collaboration and scholarship. Candidates with both strong academic backgrounds as well as practitioner experience and credentials are preferred. The department seeks a candidate who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences and whose educational training, scholarly pursuits, practitioner and/or personal experiences will enrich our department’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. The individual in this position is expected to contribute to and lead courses in all four concentrations within the department.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent teacher with an interest in, and ability to, work with undergraduate students across an array of interests (including teacher preparation, health and fitness promotion, exercise science, and pre-physical therapy). Courses will be assigned based on expertise, course availability, and need. There is 24-credit teaching responsibility for the academic year. Teaching will include some combination of the following courses: Health and Fitness Promotion, Exercise Testing & Prescription, Introduction to Kinesiology I, Internship, and Nutrition. Depending on expertise, additional teaching responsibilities might include: Physical Education in the Elementary School, Sport Programming and Delivery, Applied Biomechanics and Kinesiology and/or Applied Training & Conditioning, among others. All department faculty are expected to contribute to the General Education Physical Activity curriculum, First Year Experience Program, or January term as needed. In addition, undergraduate advising may be requested.


Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Teach 24 credit load annually.
Engage in scholarly activity.
Contribute to academic advising.
Provide service to the department as needed.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong disciplinary knowledge base in areas related to health and fitness as well as exercise science.
Knowledge of effective teaching techniques and strategies, including inclusive teaching practices.
Ability to contribute to fostering diversity of the campus, curriculum, and/or discipline.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level and to student-faculty collaboration and scholarship.
Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
Professional orientation and disposition.
Willingness to collaborate and engage with other department and university faculty.


Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sport Psychology, or a closely related field is required by September 1, 2024.


Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field.
Higher education teaching experience.
One or more professional certifications related to health and fitness or exercise science, preferably through the American College of Sports Medicine or other professional organization(s).
Work experience in fields related to health and fitness and/or exercise science.


Work Conditions:
May include an office located within an exercise science laboratory space.


Physical Requirements:


Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, please submit your application including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement of teaching philosophy in which you describe your goals for student learning, the methods you use to help students achieve them, and how you assess student learning. This statement should also explicitly address how you create an inclusive learning environment that is attuned to diversity and equity.

For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Mallory Mann at mannmf@plu.edu.


Other Information:
Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Our faculty lead with a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice and instill this commitment in their students. PLU educators work to create an environment where students feel heard and valued, nurturing lifelong learners who aren’t afraid to do things differently to make the world better for everyone. PLU supports faculty as they help students turn ambition into purpose, skills into tools, and their caring into a transformative force.

Because PLU is a community committed to the creation and advancement of knowledge through diversity and inclusion, the university actively recruits a diverse faculty, staff, and student body from all religions, races, socioeconomic groups, sexual orientations, and gender expressions and from all over the world. For the 2023–24 academic year, 54.3% percent of PLU students are from the first generation in their families to attend college; 48.0% percent self-identify as students of color; and 35.8% percent are Pell Grant–eligible.

Offering distinctive opportunities for global engagement, collaborative student-faculty research, and purposeful learning, our faculty guide 2,700 students from all faiths and backgrounds to discern their purpose through relevant coursework, inclusive mentoring, and internships at world-class Puget Sound-area businesses and institutions. PLU is located on a 156-acre woodland campus in the Parkland neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington and about 40 minutes south of downtown Seattle. The campus reflects consciously green practices and is in proximity to the natural beauty of Mount Rainier, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, and the Puget Sound.

PLU administration supports and respects the strong culture of faculty-shared governance by working closely and collaboratively with faculty leadership to sustain and strengthen existing structures and procedures while working together on key institutional, academic and curricular decisions. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research, or other work activities. For general application questions or if you need accommodations at any point in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 253-535-7185 or humr@plu.edu.

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