Kinesiology Lecturer Position at UMass Amherst

5 days ago

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States UMass Amherst Full time

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, a premier public research university, offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Located on 1,450 acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, the university provides a rich cultural environment in a picturesque setting close to urban centers. As part of the Five Colleges consortium, UMass Amherst is part of a vibrant intellectual community that fosters academic excellence and innovation.

Job Description

The Department of Kinesiology at UMass Amherst invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position to contribute to the delivery of undergraduate and graduate curricula. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic department to design and deliver student-centered learning experiences in-person and online. The typical course load is equivalent to 3-4 courses per semester, with adjustments for large class sizes and assigned service work. Service work may include participating on department, school, and university committees, as assigned by the department chair.

Requirements

  • A master's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline
  • Content expertise in strength and conditioning, human performance, data analytics, advanced physiology testing, and other areas that can enhance the department's strengths
  • Previous teaching experience as an instructor of record for academic courses, with a potential for excellent teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level
  • Translational, hands-on experience in the field of Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related discipline
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Potential for fostering equity and inclusion and evidence of working in a diverse team environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an academic setting
  • Evidence of effective leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • A Doctoral degree (at start date) in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related discipline
  • Certification from ACSM, NSCA, or other related professional organizations
  • Experience with collaborations and innovative pedagogical approaches
  • Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants for their assigned courses

Salary and Benefits

UMass Amherst offers a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package for Lecturer faculty. The minimum starting salary for an academic year (9-month) full-time appointment at the rank of Lecturer is $57,000, with actual salary dependent upon experience, and potential opportunity for additional compensation for summer and winter educational activities. This is an academic year (nine months), benefited, 2–year position that is renewable contingent upon performance. Lecturers become eligible for a continuing appointment after three (3) years of service. This fully benefited, Lecturer position is in the MSP/MTA bargaining unit. Details on benefits can be found at https://www.umass.edu/hr/benefits.

Additional Information

The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. UMass Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities; and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the university's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research, or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career.

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