Assistant Professor - TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY : Job Details

Essential Functions Tennessee Technological University is searching for a tenure-track assistant professor in the Exercise Science department. The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate classes that will include but not limited to Exercise Physiology, Training for Performance, Issues in Sport Performance, Performance/Recovery in Sport, Strength and Conditioning, and Sport Science and Performance. Additionally, graduate classes that may include but not limited to Advanced Exercise Physiology, Recovery and Sport Performance and Research Methods in Sport Performance and/or Exercise Science. Evaluate current programs of study and make recommendations for updates and changes, develop classes and curriculum in the department, supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, support students in research, serve students, the department, college and university in a supporting and professional manner, provide leadership in and of the profession of Sport Performance and Exercise Physiology, develop a research agenda and collaborate with departmental and university faculty in research and grant writing to pursue external funding, and serve on departmental, college and university committees. This is a full-time, nine-month position with potential for summer teaching.Minimum Qualifications An earned Doctorate degree in Sport Performance, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics or closely related field from an accredited university. Documented minimum 3 years full-time teaching experience in Sport Performance, Exercise Physiology, and/or Biomechanics at the undergraduate level and/or graduate level as a fully credentialed instructor. Evidence of teaching excellence. Record of scholarly work including national presentations and/or peer reviewed publications. Basic understanding of teaching using on-line delivery.Preferred Qualifications Documented experience in managing Exercise Physiology lab, Sports Performance lab, and/or Biomechanics lab and providing quality lab experiences for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Documented experience in teaching and managing undergraduate and graduate courses in the online format using D2L or other current on-line delivery system. Experience in course development. Documented evidence of grant procurement and sponsored research. Documented evidence of quality teaching, research and service in the profession. Documented experience with research into applications of AI and/or experience integrating AI into instruction.Compensation and Benefits