Faculty - Assistant Clinical Professor/Associate Clinical Professor - School of Health Promotion & Kinesiology

Institution: Texas Woman's University

Location: Denton, TX

Category: Faculty - Kinesiology - Physical Education Teacher Education Pedagogy, Adapted Physical Activity

Application Due: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-Time

Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor (non-Tenure-Track) Position - Denton

Responsibilities: This position is a non-tenure-track, nine-month academic appointment with the possibility of summer teaching. The appointment date is September 1, 2024.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to physical education pedagogy.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaborations and serve as a liaison between the School of Health Promotion & Kinesiology, the College of Professional Education, and local school districts.
• Observe students in the field and provide support and feedback to enhance student development.
• Participate in service activities within the department, college, university, and profession.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned master's degree (doctorate preferred) in kinesiology or closely related discipline with emphasis in physical education pedagogy before the employment start date.
• Public school teaching experience.
• A valid Texas/National teaching certificate.
• A commitment to, potential for, or record of successful college or university teaching excellence in physical education pedagogy related disciplines.
• Potential for or history of active service participation and/or leadership roles in campus, community, and professional organizations.
• The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with teacher certification.
• Experience with student recruitment and retention.
• Experience building and sustaining partnerships and service learning opportunities with community stakeholders including partnering districts/schools.
• Internship and/or student teaching supervision experience.
• Experience in adapted physical activity, adapted physical education, disability sport, and/or nationally certified through the APENS process (i.e. CAPE).
• A strong interdisciplinary and collaborative record and experience working in a multicultural setting.
• Experience with implementing, evaluating, and sustaining strategic enrollment initiatives.
• Successful mentorship of students, either at the undergraduate or graduate level, in a teaching and research setting.
• Candidates for Associate Clinical Professor are expected to have significant prior experience in a full-time faculty position.

Application: With your application, please submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact numbers of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Faculty Position - Denton 10593

Questions may be directed to Search Committee Chair Dr. Dan Newmire (940.898.2524; dnewmire@twu.edu)

SALARY: Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Hiring decisions are based upon budget approval.

ENVIRONMENT: Founded in 1901, Texas Woman's University (TWU) is a publicly funded co-educational institution that is designated as a Doctoral/research-intensive University by the Carnegie Foundation. Housed within the TWU College of Health Sciences, The School of Health Promotion & Kinesiology (SHPK) offers BS, MS, MPH, and PhD degrees with over 700 students pursuing studies via the Denton campus. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 138,000), located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

The City is a vibrant and growing community with many opportunities, no matter what your interest or passion. Denton is known for its friendly, small-town feel paired with big-city amenities. Denton is home to two state universities, the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University. The universities bring in a variety of cultural, sports, and entertainment amenities to the Denton community. Across Denton, there is an entertainment culture, featuring live performing arts venues, music and film festivals, museums, and historical sites.

The Denton Independent School District serves more than 27,000 students and 17 cities in a 180 square-mile district and has an 89/100 rating from the Texas Education Agency. Additionally, Denton is home to 30 parks, featuring 300 acres of open space, three recreation centers, a water park and community swimming pools, and hike and bike trails throughout the city. Nearby lakes, hiking trails, and state parks also contribute to exciting outdoor recreation opportunities (cityofdenton.com).

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