Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Assistant or Associate Professor
Physical Education/Teacher Education
Department of Kinesiology
College of Health Professions
CHP-N-2542

The Department of Kinesiology invites applications for a tenure-track, 10-month Assistant or Associate Professor position in Physical Education/Teacher Education to begin August 2012.

Position responsibilities
Provide quality instruction in a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, and perform research within the emphasis area. The successful candidate will assist with curriculum development, student recruitment, student advising, seek external funding, provide service to the Department, College, University, profession, and community. The successful candidate will also be expected to make substantial contributions to the newly-implemented M.S. in Kinesiology program, with a focus in Physical Education/Teacher Education.

Qualifications
An earned doctoral degree with a research component is required; Earned Degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or closely related area is also required; Applicants who are ABD will be considered, but appointment will be at the instructor rank, and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2013. The successful candidate must show evidence of the ability to develop collaborative relationships with faculty, schools and other agencies, two years teaching experience in Kindergarten – 12th grade is preferred, teaching experience in higher education is highly desirable, and an emphasis in secondary (middle/high school) is preferred. In addition to the previously mentioned qualifications, the candidate for the rank of Associate Professor must have a well-established line of research, at least six years of higher education teaching experience, and previous graduate level teaching is highly desirable.

Appointment

Tenure-track appointment for the 2012-2013 academic year. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. A benefits package is included.

Related information

The Department of Kinesiology, located in the College of Health Professions, has more than 1200 undergraduate majors in Physical Education/ Teacher Education, Athletic Training, Sport Management, and Exercise Science. Towson University, one of the sixteen campuses of the University of Maryland System and the second largest public university in the State of Maryland, is a comprehensive University offering Baccalaureate and Master’s degree programs.

General Information
Founded in 1866, today Towson University is recognized by U.S. News & World Report's as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Towson is nationally recognized for its programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, communications, health sciences, and the fine and performing arts. The University places a strong emphasis on service learning and civic engagement through such activities as internships, practica, clinical placements, course assignments and student events. As the Baltimore area’s largest university and Maryland’s Metropolitan University, Towson articulates its research and scholarship mission through partnerships that link the University to the economic, educational and cultural life of the state of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. Towson enrolls more than 21,000 students and offers more than 100 bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and applied professional fields. Located on a rolling 328 acres, the striking campus is eight miles north of downtown Baltimore and 45 miles from Washington, D.C. The campus and its surrounding cities provide an excellent environment for teaching and supporting the academic pursuits of the 830 full-time faculty who work here.

Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To assure full consideration, please send a letter of application, vita, and the names and contact information (including telephone numbers and email addresses) of three current references to:

Dr. Alex Vigo-Valentin, Assistant Professor
Department of Kinesiology
Towson University
Towson, MD 21252-0001

Telephone: (410) 704-3172 Email: avigo@towson.edu

Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate that you are an applicant for this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form.  The information you provide will inform the university's affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone. 

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.