Job Description / Duties

Position:
The College of Health Professions invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor position in the Masters in Athletic Training Program in the Department of Kinesiology beginning August 2023.

Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include: 1) TEACHING – research active instructors teach 6 units over a 9-month academic year in a highly diverse, student-centered program; provide high quality instruction in a variety of athletic training and exercise science courses; advise and mentor students as they matriculate through the program and prepare to enter the profession; 2) SCHOLARSHIP – development/continuation of a focused area of scholarship that includes refereed publications, professional presentations, external funding, and involvement in scholarly projects with faculty and students; 3) SERVICE – active service participation at the Department, College, University, Profession and community levels; engage in administrative contributions to the program related to clinical education and accreditation support.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications:
Research doctoral degree in a Kinesiology-related field. ABD applicants considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 28, 2024. Minimum of five years of certification and good standing with the Board of Certification (BOC, Inc) and must hold or be eligible to apply for Maryland Licensure as an Athletic Trainer by the start of the appointment. Evidence of scholarship agenda focused in an area related to Kinesiology and/or Athletic Training. Training and expertise to teach Kinesiology courses in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, and health and human performance to diverse learners.

Additional Information

Department Information:
The Department of Kinesiology, located within the College of Health Professions, has accepted its first cohort of students to its CAATE accredited Master’s in Athletic Training degree program. The Athletic Training program is teaching out their undergraduate major, which will end in spring 2023. Kinesiology is also home to more than 30 full-time faculty and 1,200 undergraduate students across the Physical Education/Teacher Education, Sport Management, Fitness and Wellness Leadership, and Exercise Science undergraduate majors. All programs value success in working with diverse populations and students. Kinesiology has a strong, positive relationship with the University’s Division of Athletics and Campus Recreation.

Contact Information

Application Process:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses the posting details and qualifications. Applications must also include: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a teaching statement, (3) a research statement that addresses current areas of expertise and future research agenda, and (4) a statement describing the applicant’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All application materials should be submitted electronically via the application link, preferably in a single PDF file. In addition, applicants should submit contact information (name, address, email, phone number) for at least three professional references.

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Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, as detailed in “A More Inclusive TU: Advancing Equity and Diversity (2020 – 25).” TU is a national leader in inclusive excellence, the only institution in Maryland with zero achievement gap, and 68% growth in minority enrollment over the past 5 years. We encourage applications from a variety of (dis)abilities, cultural, ethnic, race, sex, gender identity/expressions, national origins, ages, veteran status, color, religious, socio-economic, sexual orientations and belief backgrounds.

Employer Profile

Towson University:
Towson University (www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls approximately 20,000 undergraduates and over 3,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 900 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 45 master’s, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.