Lecturer of Health Professions

McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

The qualified candidate will be an energetic, organized, dedicated leader to teach Sport Psychology, Health, Psychology of Coaching and Motor Development within the programs. This is a full-time position and is eligible for a competitive compensation and benefits package. The responsibilities of this position include teaching 15 hours of course work per Fall and Spring semester. Preferred qualifications include experience teaching sports psychology, supervising sports psychology practicums and advising students at the college level. Administrative responsibilities including participation in division and full faculty meetings are required. Participation in other service activities of the division, school and university are optional. There are no research requirements for this position.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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  Master’s degree in health or physical education related field
• Three to five (3-5) years of full-time professional experience
• Evidence of successful college teaching experience in Physical Education, Health or Exercise Science
• Understanding of certification and licensure standards for physical education in State of Illinois

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  Doctoral degree in health or physical education related field
• Sports Psychology Experience and Certification
• Evidence of participation in professional organizations
• Experience with Sports Psychology Practicum Requirements and Supervision

Required Application Materials

• A cover letter addressing your qualifications and vision for the role.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).
• Copies of Transcripts (official required upon hire).
• Proof of teaching license, if available.
• A statement of teaching philosophy, emphasizing experiential learning and industry trends.
• A statement of research interests and future plans.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Equal Opportunity Employer

McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.