What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, School of Kinesiology & Nutrition position at usm?
Special Instructions to the Applicants
The University of Southern Mississippi is a leader in academic excellence, innovative research, and community engagement. The School of Kinesiology and Nutrition is dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in exercise and nutrition and is committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment. We invite applicants for a permanent non-tenure teaching track, full-time, nine-month position at the rank of Instructor in the School of Kinesiology and Nutrition in the College of Education and Human Sciences to begin fall 2025.We seek a highly motivated scholar with a strong record of teaching and service. The successful candidate will contribute to our school through excellence in teaching undergraduate courses and engaging in professional service. The goal of this position is to enhance school expertise and teaching capabilities related to the delivery of the Physical Education Licensure program.
Applicants should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a teaching philosophy statement (2 page maximum). Candidates should also provide a list of three professional references and official transcripts indicating all degrees. Review of applications will begin fall, 2024.
All questions concerning the position should be directed to Ms. Amanda Melville (amanda.melville@usm.edu), Search Committee Co-Chair. To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by October 11th, 2024.
Job Summary
This nine-month, non-tenure track permanent teaching track faculty position requires teaching undergraduate courses in the school, mentoring students, and providing service to the school, college, university, and professional organizations.The school administers programs in Exercise Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Sport Coaching Education, Fitness and Nutrition, and K-12 Physical Education Licensure. The ideal candidate would be qualified to teach, serve, and help manage content courses and programming within the listed programming specific to the accredited Physical Education (Licensure) program.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
A non-tenure-track permanent teaching track appointment as an Instructor involves:
Teaching
- Developing and delivering undergraduate courses in fitness, nutrition, exercise science, and related subjects both online and face to face.
- Designing engaging, evidence-based curriculum and utilizing innovative teaching methods.
- Providing academic and career guidance to students.
- Mentoring students in academic pursuits.
Service
- Participating in departmental, university, and professional service activities.
- Contributing to curriculum development, committee work, and community outreach initiatives.
- Engaging in collaborative projects within and outside the institution.
