F575 Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology

Position Tracking Number: F575

School/College: School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences

Department: Kinesiology

Location: Azusa Campus

About APU:

APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and to one another.

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive, evangelical, Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. As a leading Christian university in California, Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship, faith integration, diversity, and internationalization, APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University, recognizing APU’s high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognized annually as one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

Description:

Full-time faculty position in the Department of Kinesiology. The qualified individual will teach in the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology major. Our department and university are committed to diversity and inclusive excellence, and strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.

Specialization:

We are seeking a faculty colleague in our thriving Kinesiology program to strengthen our existing team and enhance opportunities for our students. We welcome applicants with expertise in the following areas: sports performance, strength and condition, fitness and exercise prescription, personal training, and fitness management.

Responsibilities:

• Excellent teaching at the undergraduate level in a Christian University Potential courses may include anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of fitness/personal training, sports performance, strength and conditioning, nutrition, exercise physiology, fitness management, and discipline-specific writing courses. Specific courses taught will be negotiable based on the applicant's areas of specialization and interest.
• Develop and participate in a research agenda that engages undergraduate students and colleagues in the department and school. Candidates with a history of research grant funding and publication are highly desired.
• Serve the program, department, and university as a productive and collaborative
• Mentor undergraduate students through discipline-specific faith integration and spiritual

Level: Faculty level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications: A terminal degree in Kinesiology or related fields is required.

Experience: Candidates skilled at creating active learning experiences in kinesiology courses are highly desired. Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience in sport and exercise performance, as well as laboratory and field-based assessment techniques.

Qualified candidates with evidence of research grant funding and publication are encouraged to apply.

Workload: Faculty will be hired on a 10-month, 27-unit contract. Research units are negotiable.

Hire Date: August 2024

Mental Demands:

• Ability to integrate Christian values in all
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential
• Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial
• Self-starter , ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form

Compensation:

$70,000 to $85,000 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.

Additional Information:

Candidates must align with Azusa Pacific University's Christian identity. Faculty members are expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at http://www.apu.edu/about/believe), to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook, and to integrate the Christian faith in teaching and scholarship.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'.

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/

Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Azusa Pacific University conducts background checks on all final candidates.