Assistant Professor-Fixedterm

Job summary
Michigan State University (MSU) is hiring five fixed-term faculty positions at the assistant-professor rank in the Department of Kinesiology.The positions are in the domains of exercise physiology, neuromotor control/biomechanics, exercise and sport psychology, sport administration, and strength and conditioning.The faculty members will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise and mentor students, and contribute to the department.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with expertise and departmental needs.• Advising, mentoring, and recruiting students.• Providing service to the department, college, university, profession, and community.• Contributing to intellectual activities within the department.
Requirements
• Doctorate in kinesiology or related field (or evidence of completion before the appointment).• Outstanding record in any of the five domains listed.• Commitment to high-caliber teaching and curriculum development.• Record of mentoring students and service to the institution and profession.• Ability to contribute to intellectual activities of the department.• Commitment to building an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment.
Key Skills Needed
• Expertise in exercise physiology, neuromotor control/biomechanics, exercise and sport psychology, sport administration, or strength and conditioning.