Kinesiology Assistant Professor

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, California 94928 United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 04, 2024
  • Education and Training
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    Department of Kinesiology

    Faculty Employment Opportunity

    Job no: 543373

    Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track

    Location: Sonoma

    Categories: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track, Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty Association

    Department of Kinesiology

    (Tenure-Track) Assistant Professor

    Starting August 2025

    Our Commitment

    Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and we endeavor to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state.

    Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad-based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged.

    Sonoma State University is committed to creating a community in which bias and intolerance have no place. It is our expectation that all students, faculty, and staff work together to honor this commitment and hold each other accountable to create an open and inclusive environment.

    We are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our students’ assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. The successful candidate will be one who can collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, and students to achieve these goals. We are especially interested in candidates committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    Faculty Responsibilities

    In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in service to the University, profession, and community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions.

    Sonoma State is committed to the Teacher/Scholar model and places an emphasis on faculty support of undergraduate research and other professional opportunities for students. Faculty are also expected to foster our commitment to the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the University’s Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy . During the first two years of the probationary period the instructional assignment will be reduced by two courses per academic year for probationary faculty members, in order to assist in establishing their programs of research, scholarship, and/or creative activities, and carrying out other activities that would support them in meeting the requirements for retention, tenure, and promotion. All faculty are required to have the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

    The Department

    The Department of Kinesiology at Sonoma State is housed within the School of Life Sciences and offers a cross-disciplinary curriculum that addresses human movement across the lifespan from sociocultural, biological/physical, behavioral, and humanistic perspectives, with attention given to the unique and common needs of all people in a wide variety of contexts and conditions. The recently revised curriculum prepares graduates to apply kinesiological principles to the acquisition, performance, and refinement of motor skills and to the use of physical activity as an educative tool and a medium for health promotion, personal well-being, and participation in an active lifestyle.

    In conjunction with the broader educational mission of the University, the kinesiology major program prepares students to lead and participate in a modern complex society and to assume multiple roles throughout their lifetimes. Graduates acquire knowledge and experiences that prepare them to pursue lifelong learning, advanced study, and/or careers in such areas as teaching, coaching, adapted physical education, allied health fields, health and fitness industries, sport industries, or exercise and movement science. To achieve this mission, the kinesiology major provides students with a well-structured set of curricular and co-curricular experiences and the mentorship to derive a sound education from the University experience. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree with three concentrations of study: Exercise Science/pre-PT; Interdisciplinary/pre-OT, and Lifetime Physical Activity. The Department is currently developing a Biomedical Engineering minor with the Department of Engineering.

    To promote academic excellence, the Department actively recruits students from a range of backgrounds, including but not limited to local community college students, first generation college students, dual language learners/students, and Pell eligible individuals.

    Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department’s web page at:

    kinesiology.sonoma.edu

    Duties of the Position

    Primary teaching responsibility will be Lifespan Motor Development. Additional teaching responsibilities may include research methods, physical activity for diverse populations, aging and disability, health and wellness across the lifespan, foundations of kinesiology, personal fitness and wellness, and physical activity courses. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to other courses or develop new courses, which could include an offering in their area of specialization.

    Additional responsibilities include developing a line of research, writing grant proposals and/or other scholarly activities; advising students; assisting the department with administrative and committee work; serving on campus-wide committees; community physical activity program for older adults (preferred), and actively participating in professional organizations in kinesiology or related fields.

    Professional Qualifications

    Required Qualifications

    • PhD in Kinesiology - or closely related field - with expertise in motor development and physical activity across the lifespan
    • Interdisciplinary approach to teaching and conducting research in Kinesiology, demonstrating knowledge of human movement across the lifespan from the perspectives of the social and biological/physical sciences
    • Evidence of successfully teaching courses in motor development, physical activity and movement across diverse populations, or community fitness and wellness at the university level
    • Documented engagement and/or work with diverse student populations
    • Evidence of scholarly publications or other scholarly activity in motor development and physical activity across the lifespan


    Preferred Qualifications

    • Teaching and/or scholarship regarding how multiple factors inform physical activity and motor development over the lifespan
    • Experience including undergraduate students in research projects, presentations, and/or publications
    • Teaching and/or scholarship in health and physical activity promotion including community-based strategies
    • Evidence of advising (informally or formally) undergraduate students
    • Ability to conduct physical activity program for community for older adults or experience leading/teaching physical activity programs for older adults, individuals with disabilities, or under-served populations


    Rank and Salary

    Service credit depends upon academic preparation and professional experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is: $84,004 to 89,779, depending on qualifications.

    Required Application Materials

    • A cover letter summarizing your research interests, teaching philosophy, and experiences with diversity in your research, teaching, or service (two page maximum)
      • The application with a cover letter of more than two pages will not be reviewed/considered
    • Curriculum vitae including three (3) references to be contacted by committee members
    • List of courses previously taught and responsibilities, e.g., instructor of record, lab assistant, graduate teaching assistant, etc. (please use this template )
    • Student Evaluations of Teaching


    Additional Application Materials

    • Candidates invited for a campus visit will also be asked to provide:
      • Syllabi
    • Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.


    CSU Out of State Policy

    Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon the date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

    How to Apply

    To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu . If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu .

    Application Deadline

    First consideration will be given to applications received by October 31, 2024. The position will remain open until filled. Early response is encouraged.

    Contact Information

    • Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu
    • Questions concerning this position may be directed to:
      • Department Chair: Lauren S. Morimoto, Ph.D. ( morimoto@sonoma.edu )

    Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.

    The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccomodations@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.

    Other Information

    Sonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher education system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education.

    The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

    This position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Sonoma State University
    • Sonoma State University

    Located in California's premier wine country one hour north of San Francisco, Sonoma State is a small campus with big ideas. As California's premier public undergraduate institution, SSU has a commitment to graduating students who have the ability to think critically and ethically and can effectively use information technology. The faculty and staff provide collaborative relationships with students and an education that fosters ethical exploration, civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness combined with a solid foundation in an academic discipline.

    The University strives to create a campus climate in which the desire to build trust among people is widely shared, and opportunities for enhancing diversity and a sense of community are encouraged and supported. We stand committed to fostering and sustaining a pluralistic, inclusive environment that empowers all members of the campus community to achieve their highest potential without fear of prejudice or discrimination. We encourage every member of our university community to embrace the underlying values of this vision, and to demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting, retaining, and attracting students, faculty, and staff who reflect the diversity of our larger society.

    SSU is one of the most requested campuses in the CSU system and regularly named a “Best Regional University” by U.S. News & World Report and has also been named one of the “most wired” campuses in the nation by Princeton Review. SSU is the only California University invited to be a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, a prestigious group of 25 universities and colleges across the nation committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education to their students. With 33 percent of the university's 8,600 undergraduates being Hispanic, SSU is proudly a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

    From the world-class Green Music Center to the beautiful Lakes, SSU is a shining example of what makes Sonoma County one of the world’s most desirable locations. The stunning beauty of the 269-acre campus is just part of what makes Sonoma State a unique liberal arts university.

     

     

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