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Title Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
Appointment Status Tenure Track
Department IU Kokomo School of Sciences
Location Kokomo
Position Summary One of eight campuses of Indiana University, Indiana University Kokomo is a comprehensive non-residential campus located 50 miles north of Indianapolis in Kokomo, Indiana, a city with a population of about 50,000. Committed to student success and community engagement, the campus serves approximately 3,000 students from a 14-county area in north central Indiana. IU Kokomo has approximately 260 full-time faculty and staff. Associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees are offered.
The School of Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Health Sciences beginning August 1, 2024. This position is a 10-month per year term. Additional information about the school and facilities can be found at the IU Kokomo Health Sciences website (https://kokomo.iu.edu/sciences/health/index.html).
The successful candidate will teach three undergraduate Health Sciences courses per semester mainly within the Exercise and Sport Science degree concentration. This candidate must be able to teach Motor Development and Motor Learning. The candidate must also be able to teach Biomechanics and/or Exercise Physiology. Though specific courses will be tailored to the successful candidate, the ability to teach two or more of the following would be advantageous: Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology; Fundamentals of Human Movement; Philosophy of Coaching; Introduction to Exercise Science. Some online teaching is expected.
The successful candidate must have a vibrant research program, which must lead to publications in reputable journals. Research with the potential for internal/external funding is an asset. The candidate’s research interests can include any area of Health Science or Exercise and Sport Science, but projects should be able to integrate undergraduate student researchers.
The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in service to the campus and school, including committee work, assessment of the degree, and engaging in campus initiatives to increase retention and enrollment.
Indiana University Kokomo seeks faculty skilled at working with members of diverse cultures and committed to preparing students to be engaged members of an increasingly diverse society. Indiana University Kokomo is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. This institution is also a provider of ADA services.
Basic Qualifications Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Sport and Exercise Sciences, or a related field, although ABDs who will earn a doctorate by August 2024 will be considered. The best candidates will be those who can document previous effective teaching in the university setting (e.g., course evaluation evidence and summaries, student feedback and comments), along with an active research program.
Department Contact for Questions Applicants should electronically submit a cover letter which addresses the qualifications as listed above, a curriculum vita (CV), unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate degrees, a teaching statement/philosophy, a research statement, a diversity statement, and the names and contact information of three references. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/22464 .
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to the administrative assistant, Lu Ann Name, [email protected] , Indiana University Kokomo, P.O. Box 9003, Kokomo, IN 46904-9003. Review of applications will begin by February 20, 2024.
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Special Instructions For best consideration, applications should be received by February 20, 2024, and review will continue until the position is filled.
Please apply at  https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/22464 .
Required documents include the following:

  • a cover letter,
  • a curriculum vitae,
  • copies of any recent student evaluations of instruction,
  • other evidence of teaching effectiveness if available,
  • a copy of the graduate transcript,
  • research statement,
  • DEI statement,
  • and contact information for at least three references.
For Best Consideration Date 02/20/2024
Expected Start Date 08/01/2024
Posting/OAA # IU-100738-2024

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