Motor Learning and Control
Tenure-Track
Position
Primary teaching responsibilities are in the areas of motor learning, motor
control, and principles of human movement.
In addition to the sub-specialty, teaching responsibilities may include,
among others, courses in the areas of measurement and statistics,
introduction to kinesiology, and/or research methods. Successful applicants
will be expected to conduct research and engage in other scholarly
activities; participate in curriculum development; advise and direct student
research and graduate theses/ projects/exams; provide Department, College,
and University service; and provide academic advisement.
Qualifications
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Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field;
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Expertise in applying contemporary theories and models to address the
mechanisms underlying the control and coordination of movements in different
populations (e.g., clinical, older adult, children and adolescents);
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Focused ongoing scholarly/creative activity with a record of peer-reviewed
publications; successful teaching performance in relevant courses;
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Evidence of significant professional and leadership activities; and
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Ability to work successfully within a culturally diverse university and
community.
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Priority will be given to candidates with experience in and/or potential for
attracting external funding.
Department
The Department (> 1,000 majors) offers B.S and M.S. degrees in Kinesiology,
providing students with several focus options related to
specific career objectives and sub-disciplinary specializations.
The Department houses several laboratories and offers multiple
opportunities for collaboration in its research centers, including the
Center for Successful Aging, the Center for the Promotion of Healthy
Lifestyles and Obesity Prevention, the Lifespan Wellness Center, and the
Center for the Advancement of Responsible Youth Sports. Visit the
departmental and University websites for additional information about our
offerings and faculty:
http://hhd.fullerton.edu/knes/
Rank & Salary
This position is 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/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf
Job Control Number
23603G-10-006
Appointment Date
August 2010
Application Procedures
Send letter of application; a brief narrative (2 pages) regarding
candidate's views on trends and future directions in main area of research;
transcripts of graduate work; current vita; up to three examples of
scholarly work; copies of teaching evaluations for all courses taught over
the past two years; and three letters of recommendation addressed to:
Department of Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6870
Fullerton, CA 92834-6870
ATTN: Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Application Deadline
To assure full consideration complete applications should be received
by November 30, 2009. The positions will remain open until filled.