Assistant / Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science - Frostburg State University : Job Details

Job Posting:

JR100344 Assistant / Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science (Open)

Department:

Kinesiology, Professor | PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

09-09-2024

Close Date:

$65,000 - $90,000 depending upon rank and experience.

Job Description:

Frostburg State University, Department of Kinesiology, seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant / Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science position to begin Spring 2025. This is a full-time, 10-month faculty position with teaching, service, and professional development responsibilities. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; University System of Maryland benefits package included.

Housed in the College of Education, Health, & Natural Sciences, the Department of Kinesiology offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs including a Master of Science in Athletic Training, Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science, and a minor in Coaching. The Department has state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories in the brand-new Education and Health Sciences Center which opened in the Fall of 2023.

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Exercise Science {CoAES) since 2017.

Responsibilities: Teach didactic and clinical courses at the undergraduate level. Advise undergraduate students. Coordinate and develop curriculum in area of specialty/expertise. Devote efforts to scholarly activities and professional development. Provide service activities to the department, college, university, community, and/or profession. Other academic duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate degree in exercise science/kinesiology or related field from a regionally accredited university.

The successful candidate will display evidence of leadership skills and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

About the University: A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts, and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.

About the Area: FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is considered a four-season outdoor hub of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snowboarding, skiing, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, and Baltimore. If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!

To Apply: Please visit Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements in this advertisement; 3) a brief statement on your teaching philosophy; 4) a brief statement outlining your commitment to inclusion and diversity; 5) contact information for three professional references; and 6) unofficial transcripts of your graduate work. Please note: the contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion statement should describe your past experience, activities, and future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion, in alignment with FSU's mission to reflect the diversity of our campus and to meet the educational needs and interests of our diverse population. Some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities. If that is the case, we recommend focusing on future plans in your statement.

For assurance of full consideration, please submit materials by November 1, 2024.

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This position is open until filled.

FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.

Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.

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Additional Job Information:

Assistant Professor

FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.

Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.

WWW.FROSTBURG.EDU