ANTICIPATED VACANCY

Department: Exercise Science - Human Performance
Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialization(s): Exercise Physiology

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:
• Teach undergraduate and graduate Exercise Science courses including Anatomy & Physiology, Exercise & Nutrition, Exercise Physiology on both undergraduate and graduate levels or other courses as assigned by the Exercise Science Department Chairperson.  Course content may be applied to physical activity, fitness, sport, and/or health promotion in healthy, clinical and/or special populations.
• Conduct and publish research/scholarly activity in the areas of exercise physiology and/or related areas of study.
• Advise and direct student research (i.e. Master's Theses, Independent Studies, Undergraduate Honor's Theses)
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students in Exercise Science - Human Performance.
• Provide professional service to the Department, School, and University.

Required Qualifications:
• Earned doctorate in exercise physiology, kinesiology or related field.
• Successful teaching performance/experience in related courses described above
• Record of focused and ongoing scholarly activity in related area along with a record of publications and presentations.
• Potential for obtaining grants from internal and external sources.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to work and interact successfully with students, colleagues and the community
• Professional involvement including leadership activities and certifications in ACSM, NSCA and other related organizations

Application Process:

Please submit Letter of Interest, Current Curriculum Vita, Official Graduate Transcripts, and Three Letters of Recommendation to:

Robert S. Axtell, Ph.D.
Search Committee Chair
Exercise Science Department
Southern Connecticut State University
125 Wintergreen Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   OR  All materials must be received by January 15, 2009.  Position will remain open until filled.

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  The university seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff.  People of color, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.