Location: San Antonio, TX
Category: Faculty
Posted On: Mon Sep 9 2024
Job Description:
We are seeking an energetic and collaborative individual to join our team to complement and strengthen existing expertise and experience. Specific duties of the position include:
- Teach courses at the undergraduate level in the areas of Strength and Conditioning, Biomechanics, and 2 additional courses related to the candidate's expertise.
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Engage in an active line of scholarship that will include participation of undergraduate students.
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Present faculty and student research at regional and national conferences.
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Redesign the undergraduate Biomechanics course to include project based learning and relevant laboratory experiences.
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The typical teaching load is a 4/4 but faculty member will receive a course release in their first semester of employment.
In addition to teaching, all faculty will be expected to:
- Advise our undergraduate kinesiology students,
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Serve in roles for departmental administrative and/or committee work,
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Serve on campus-wide committee responsibilities, and
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Provide service to the greater community surrounding OLLU.
Most courses are offered in a face-to-face format, but some hybrid and online course offerings exist.
Start-up funds will be available to purchase equipment for biomechanics laboratory equipment that will support faculty and student research.
Job Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write clearly, persuasively and concisely on a deadline. Strong editing skills.
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Ability to work well under deadline and prioritize projects simultaneously.
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Self-starter, goal-oriented and able to work independently and initiate follow-through.
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Ability to interface professionally with administrators, faculty, staff, students and funding agencies.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to the University's core values of Community, Integrity, Trust and Service.
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Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requirements
- Clear evidence of effective teaching and scholarship.
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Doctorate in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Biomechanics, Strength and Conditioning or a related field. ABD will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of teaching experience
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NSCA or CSCCA certifications
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Scholarly productivity in the areas of Biomechanics and/or Strength and Conditioning.
Additional Information:
For questions about the position contact: Dr. Emily Sauers, FACSM, Associate Professor, [email protected].
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
Minimum Starting Salary: $60,000
OLLU seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff, and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE
Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.
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