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Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology)
Sam Houston State University
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Posted: 21-Jan-23
Location: Huntsville, Texas
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 33678
Requisition: 202300000F
Hiring Salary: Yearly-Faculty
Department: Dept of Kinesiology
General Requirements:
Preferred requirements
- Use of technology in instruction, and experience with distance/online education is preferred.
- Experience with a variety of laboratory techniques, such as body composition, isokinetic testing, metabolic testing, DEXA, is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with diverse populations is preferred.
- Experience mentoring students with scholarship/research projects preferred.
- Membership and involvement in professional organizations is preferred (e.g. ACSM, NAKHE, etc.)
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
The Department of Kinesiology at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) invites applications from a diverse group of qualified applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology beginning Fall 2023 (9-month appointment with summer possibilities). The duties and responsibilities of this position include teaching, maintaining a research agenda in Exercise Physiology, mentoring student research in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, and Human Performance and Wellness Management, performing University and professional service, and contributing to ongoing program evaluation and improvement in the undergraduate and graduate Kinesiology programs. Teaching assignments may include undergraduate (both face-to-face and online) and graduate (online) coursework.
The major responsibilities will include teaching and researching in Exercise Physiology within the undergraduate Kinesiology, Clinical Exercise Science, and Human Performance and Wellness Management programs, and the graduate Kinesiology – Sport and Human Performance program.
The successful candidate will serve as the Lab Director for the Sport and Human Performance Lab (approximately 2200 sq. ft.), that includes an additional 400 sq ft Exercise Biochemistry Lab. In our sport and human performance lab, there is adequate space for strength assessments, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, body composition (DEXA), as well as several other classic exercise physiology assessments. The human performance lab includes a new DEXA, two Seca bioimpedance tools, Biodex System 4 dynamometer with attachments, EKG and VO2 testing equipment, Cosmed K5 wearable metabolic technology, clinical and research grade treadmill with safety harness, rowing devices, and more. The exercise biochemistry lab has a biosafety cabinet, microplate reader, benchtop centrifuge, western blotting equipment and imager, water purification, and several other pieces of equipment required for benchtop research.
The Department of Kinesiology is located on the main campus in Huntsville, in the newly renovated first floor of the Lee Drain Building and inhabits 20,000 sq. ft. of space that includes all of the labs and faculty offices (watch this video for a virtual tour https://youtu.be/-nCkTSgvI4Y).
The Department of Kinesiology is located on the main campus in Huntsville, in the newly renovated first floor of the Lee Drain Building and inhabits 20,000 sq. ft. of space that includes all of the labs and faculty offices (watch this video for a virtual tour https://youtu.be/-nCkTSgvI4Y).
The Department of Kinesiology at SHSU seeks to recruit and retain a diverse faculty. Qualified applicants with experience working in diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply. The SHSU student body is over 50% first-generation college students and SHSU is a recognized Hispanic serving institution (HSI). We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in and with socially, culturally, and economically diverse communities.
The Department of Kinesiology at SHSU includes a diverse group of faculty, students, and staff (https://www.shsu.edu/academics/health-sciences/about-the-college/faculty_staff_contacts.html#kinesiology) and is an Exercise is Medicine ™ recognized campus. The department offers BS degrees (https://www.shsu.edu/academics/health-sciences/kinesiology/) in Human Performance and Wellness Management, Clinical Exercise Science, Clinical Exercise Science 3+2 to Masters in Athletic Training (MSAT), Physical Education Teacher Education (double major), and Kinesiology; and MS degrees in Kinesiology-Sport and Human Performance, MSAT, and Sport Management.
Our programs are committed to preparing practitioners in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, as well as preparing students for graduate studies in Exercise Science/Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other health-related fields. Many undergraduate students obtain work in their given fields, and some continue their education in professional allied health or graduate degree programs.
LOCATION
There are multiple options for places to live near our multiple campuses. Sam Houston's main campus is located in Huntsville. The city of Huntsville is nestled in the East Texas Piney Woods and is located on a direct route between Houston and Dallas. With a population of approximately 40,000 (excluding SHSU), Huntsville offers the simplicity of small-town life and easy access to surrounding larger cities including Conroe (where the SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine is located), The Woodlands (where the SHSU School of Nursing and The Woodlands Center is located), and Bryan/College Station. Full of Texas history and charm, this county seat is home to multiple museums, annual festivities, antique stores, year-round outdoor activities, vineyards, golf courses, lakes, and a beautiful state park. In a little over an hour after leaving main campus, you can arrive in downtown Houston. Houston has consistently ranked as one of the most diverse cities in America and as one of the best
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About Sam Houston State University
About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th...e university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.
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