Faculty-Exercise and Sports Science (Open Rank)
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Categories: Faculty, Academics, Academic Year, Campus Based
Summary
Faculty members are responsible for providing students with a rich, relevant
and engaging academic experience. The faculty role encompasses teaching,
student outcomes assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and
university service. Faculty continuously engage in professional development
while maintaining current expertise in the applicable content area and
developing students through effective and innovative teaching and learning
practices.
Diversity & Inclusion
Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at
JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and
perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We
are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we
encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran
status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Essential Job Functions
Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory,
skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or profession
Uses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and
prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an
understandable and motivating manner
Continually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to
improve teaching and learning
Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within
assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of
course objectives and program outcomes
Establishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with
regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student
educational growth through guided decision making
Supports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and
revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or
participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course
improvements
Facilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring
alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives
and content, as well as university curriculum standards
Attends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings,
committee meetings, professional development programs, and other
university events, as applicable
Supports student enrollment and retention by participating in university
events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with
admissions activities
Adheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as
outlined in the faculty manual
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a master's degree in exercise and sports science or a related
field of study from a regionally accredited institution or other
appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University
Two or more years of work experience in exercise science
Ability to teach Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Human Performance and
Exercise Assessment courses
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Certified
Strength & Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCSD)
Willingness to work closely with the department and admissions to build a
new program
Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with
diverse student populations
Preferred Qualifications
Earned (or in progress of earning) a terminal degree in exercise and
sports science or a related field of study
Please note: Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily
commuting distance of the Charlotte Campus location upon hire.
Advertised: 25 Apr 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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