Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor of Kinesiology

Department: Biological, Chemical, and Health Sciences

Status: Full Time, Faculty (9 Months)

Reports To: Chair, Department of Biological, Chemical, and Health Sciences

Position Summary:

As an assistant professor of Kinesiology, this position is responsible for teaching both major and non-major courses, advising, directing undergraduate research, conducting committee work, and other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Biological, Chemical, and Health Sciences. Area of expertise is open.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teaches 27 hours, as assigned, annually within the Department of Biological, Chemical, and Health Sciences.
2. Serves as the academic advisor for departmental majors.
3. Develops and mentors an undergraduate research team designed to encourage and promote a dynamic undergraduate research experience.
4. Serves on university committees as assigned.
5. Attends daily Chapel.
6. Participates in university recruitment activities.
7. This job description shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties. This position may temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Instruction – Takes actions necessary to remain current in teaching disciplines; Explores current and relevant innovations to deliver content.

Scholarship – Remains current and active in area of expertise; Holds memberships in appropriate professional organizations; Attends professional conferences; Mentors undergraduate research; Presents research in appropriate forums.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Strong interpersonal skills and positive energy regarding professional education and the role of Nurse Educator.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Works collaboratively and effectively with other faculty members, as well as students.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes assigned tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.