Department: Exercise Science

Rank: Assistant Professor
Search # 13-031
Posted: Oct 15, 2012
Specialization(s): Pedagogy/General Exercise Science

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of Physical Education Teacher Education (fundamental skills, individual and team sports, pedagogy, and/or curriculum development) and potentially teach undergraduate courses in the area of Human Performance (primarily Anatomy & Physiology).
Supervise student teachers and internship students at the elementary and secondary levels.
Engage in scholarly activity through publications, presentations, grant writing and/or research.
Provide professional service to the department, school, university and profession.
Advise undergraduate students and direct graduate student theses.

Required Qualifications: 
Earned doctorate or ABD in Exercise Science, Physical Education Pedagogy, Kinesiology or other closely related field.
*ABD candidates are encouraged to apply and should make clear what progress they have made on their dissertation.

Preferred Qualifications: 
Evidence of teaching experience preferable at both public school and college levels.
Evidence of scholarly competence through publications, presentations, research and/or obtaining grants.
Ability to work and interact successfully with students and colleagues.
Additional qualifications include evidence of a commitment to diversity and the ability to utilize technology in the classroom.

Application Process:

Please submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts of all graduate work, and the names and contact information for three references to:

Professor Patricia Panichas, Search Committee Chair
Exercise Science Department
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent St. - Pelz Gym
New Haven, CT 06515

Materials can be submitted electronically to: panichasp1@southernct.edu

A review of applications will begin December 15, 2012. The position will remain open until filled. 

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and strongly encourages women and minority group member applications.