What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Health and Kinesiology, Tahlequah F99958 position at Northeastern State University?
Assistant Professor of Health and Kinesiology, Tahlequah
Description Of Position
The Department of Health and Kinesiology at Northeastern State University is seeking a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Health and Kinesiology. While the position will be based on the Tahlequah campus,
teaching may be extended to other NSU campuses as needed.
Responsibilities
During the application process, the applicant will be required to upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.
An official/certified transcript is required upon employment. Please address all questions to the search
committee chair (Dr. MooSong Kim) at kimm@nsuok.edu or 918-444-3217.
“Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.”
Annual salary $56,130.00 with excellent benefits
Projected hire date August 1, 2025
Applications accepted until April 20, 2025
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at ll:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.
To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.
Notice to applicants
Northeastern State University’s policy is that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.
College/Department Statement
The Department of Health and Kinesiology is housed in the College of Education and serves two undergraduate programs (i.e., Health and Human Performance; Health and Physical Education) and a graduate
program. The H & K is characterized by a creative and collaborative faculty who foster learning through innovative classrooms, research, and service learning within the classrooms and in the community.
Description Of Position
The Department of Health and Kinesiology at Northeastern State University is seeking a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Health and Kinesiology. While the position will be based on the Tahlequah campus,
teaching may be extended to other NSU campuses as needed.
Responsibilities
- Twelve hours teaching load of undergraduate and graduate courses within the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
- Participate in college and department recruitment and retention efforts.
- Advise students within the department.
- Maintain scheduled office hours.
- Engage in scholarly activities internally or externally.
- Collaborate effectively with department and college members.
- Provide service to the department, the College, and the University.
- A terminal degree (Ph.D. or EdD) is required in Kinesiology, Human Performance, Movement Science or a related field is required. Applicants who are in the process of completing their terminal degree and/or who are ABD will be considered. (Terminal degree required for tenure track position).
- Ability to teach a variety of classes related to exercise/rehabilitation science.
- Have a professional certification (ACSM, NSCA, or equivalent)
- Demonstrate potential for obtaining extramural funding.
- Have a scholarship and/or experience working with individuals in a sport performance or rehabilitation setting.
- Evidence of effective teaching and scholarly work in exercise/rehabilitation science.
- Capacity to teach across program levels (bachelor’s and master’s)
- Ability to teach via instructional delivery methods including face-to-face, service-learning, and online.
During the application process, the applicant will be required to upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.
An official/certified transcript is required upon employment. Please address all questions to the search
committee chair (Dr. MooSong Kim) at kimm@nsuok.edu or 918-444-3217.
“Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.”
Annual salary $56,130.00 with excellent benefits
Projected hire date August 1, 2025
Applications accepted until April 20, 2025
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at ll:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.
To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.
Notice to applicants
Northeastern State University’s policy is that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.
College/Department Statement
The Department of Health and Kinesiology is housed in the College of Education and serves two undergraduate programs (i.e., Health and Human Performance; Health and Physical Education) and a graduate
program. The H & K is characterized by a creative and collaborative faculty who foster learning through innovative classrooms, research, and service learning within the classrooms and in the community.
Salary : $56,130
