Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology

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Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology


About the Position:The Kinesiology and Physical Education Program of the Physical Education, Health and Recreation (PEHR) Department at Western Washington University is seeking one full-time tenure eligible Assistant Professor. 

About the Department:The PEHR Department is one of the largest departments at Western. There are currently over 600 undergraduates enrolled in the three programs of Health, Recreation and Kinesiology and Physical Education. The department's faculty members are dedicated to teaching, involved in research and active in professional organizations. The department is committed to the University's strategic goal of recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, and welcomes diverse applicants.

About the Kinesiology and Physical Education Program: The Program serves over 400 undergraduate majors and offers Specializations in Movement Studies, Sport Psychology, Health and Fitness Specialist, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Healthcare Professions, and Pedagogy. An undergraduate minor in Sport Psychology is also offered. Additionally, the graduate program in Human Movement and Performance offers two tracks, Sport Psychology and Exercise Science.
Position Responsibilities:
The Department, the College and the University value teaching and expect each person hired to be an exemplary teacher (including use of effective strategies such as varied teaching formats, timely feedback, etc.); to be current in his/her discipline; to engage students actively in their own learning; to maintain high standards regarding course content; and to be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in keeping with department policy. Those hired are expected to participate in scholarly and/or creative activity, and perform career related service roles on and off campus.
It is also expected that the successful candidate be able to carry out the following responsibilities:
* Undergraduate advising and supervision of field experience work
* Advising graduate students including thesis preparation and supervision
* Supervising graduate internships
* Coordination of the sport psychology graduate program; the sport psychology graduate program is expected to admit at least four students every second year
* Participate in scholarly and/or creative activity
* Perform career related service roles on and off campus
Required Qualifications:
* PhD or other terminal degree in sport or exercise psychology or a related field
* Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship
* Ability to teach psychology of sport or exercise
* Ability to teach graduate courses in sport and exercise psychology, for example: foundation and ethics in sport psychology, applied sport and exercise psychology, or seminar in sport sociology
Preferred Qualifications:
* Ability to teach the following undergraduate courses:
* Sociology of sport
* Olympism and the modern Olympic Games, or other sport or exercise related sociocultural topic
* Seminar in sport psychology
* Survey of kinesiology, physical education and health
* Evidence of successful college-level teaching
* Certification by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology
* Ability to work with a diverse student body and staff
Academic Emphasis:Sport and Exercise Psychology
Job Location:Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

Salary:Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Bargaining Union:United Faculty of Western Washington

Application Instructions and Requested Documents:Please log in below to submit your application via WWU's Electronic Application System for Employment (EASE). Note: You will need to be using Internet Explorer to fully utilize our online application system. 

A cover letter addressing the qualifications, vita or resume, graduate transcript and three letters of reference are required. You may cut and paste or upload your materials as noted on the EASE application.

Inquiries about the position, and materials that cannot be submitted through the EASE system, must be submitted to:
Rebecca Schindler PEHR Department
Western Washington University, Carver 102-MS9067
516 High Street Bellingham, WA 98225-9067
 
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Job Posted:11/15/2011

Closing Date Notes:Application review begins February 1, 2012; position is open until filled
Recruitment #:110773

WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires. For disability accommodation, call .

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