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Physical Activity and Health Promotion
Tenure-Track
The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton
(CSUF) is seeking to hire a tenure track faculty member whose teaching
and research interests are in the area of physical activity and
health. The candidate should have expertise in one or more of the
following: theories and models of behavior change related to physical
activity participation (e.g., social-cognitive, behavioral, social
ecological), measurement of physical activity, and/or intervention
effectiveness in reducing or preventing chronic disease through
physical activity throughout the lifespan. Fullerton's large Kinesiology
Department (> 1,000 majors) offers B.S and M.S. degrees in Kinesiology,
with both programs having several focus options related to specific
career objectives and sub disciplinary specializations. Opportunities
for collaboration exist through a number of active research centers/programs
including the Center for Successful Aging, the Center for the Promotion
of Healthy Lifestyles and Obesity Prevention, and the Employee Wellness
Program. Visit the departmental and University websites for additional
information about our offerings and faculty: http://hdcs.fullerton.edu/knes/
and http://www.fullerton.edu.
Position
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to physical
activity, fitness, health and well-being and other Kinesiology
courses as appropriate to academic background (e.g., Measurement,
Statistics, Introduction to Kinesiology, and/or Research Methods,
or other sub-disciplinary courses).
- Engage in curriculum development consistent with area of expertise.
- Conduct research and engage in other scholarly activities in
areas related to physical activity.
- Advise and direct student research and graduate theses/projects/exams.
- Provide Department, College, and University service.
- Provide academic advisement and career development counseling.
Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in kinesiology, exercise science, or related
field with a specialization in physical activity and health promotion.
- Focused ongoing scholarly/creative activity with a record of
peer-reviewed publications and potential to attract external funding
in areas related to physical activity and health.
- Successful teaching performance in relevant courses.
- Evidence of significant professional and leadership activities.
- Ability to work successfully within a culturally diverse university
and community.
Rank & Salary
This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank, experience and
qualifications. Periodic salary adjustments are enacted by the state
legislature. Additional teaching in summer and intersession is often
available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available
which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner
and /or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well
as an affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement
program through the state system along with optional tax sheltering
opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits visit: http://hr.fullerton.edu/benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx.
Job Control Number
23603G-08-075
Appointment Date
August 2008
Application Procedures
Send letter of application, a brief narrative (no more than 2 pages)
regarding candidate's philosophy of teaching and research interests
in the area of physical activity and health, transcripts of graduate
work, current vita, sample of scholarly activity (2-3 items), copies
of teaching evaluations for all courses taught over the past two
years, and three letters of recommendation to:
Chair, Physical Activity and Health Promotion Search Committee
Department of Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6870
Fullerton, CA 92834-6870
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin on December 3, 2007 and continue
until position is filled.
Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer
Achieving A Climate of Success Through
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