Human Performance Clinical Faculty Position- Sport & Rec Management & Physical Education

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Operating Title Human Performance Clinical Faculty Position- Sport & Rec Management & Physical Education Long Classification Title Campus Location Keene Department KSC Human Performance and Movement Science Summary of Position

The Department of Human Performance & Movement Sciences (HPMS) invites applications for a Clinical Faculty position beginning August 2024. We are seeking candidates with a record of effective collaboration across the disciplines of physical education & sport, exercise science, and management to engage students, faculty, administrators, and local physical education, sport and recreation organizations. The successful candidate will influence the trajectory of the Sport Management Program, while supporting our long standing nationally accredited Physical Education major.

The HPMS department offers a variety of majors designed for students interested in sport, recreation, performance, and physical activity. Our Sport Management degree is interdisciplinary with courses in both the HPMS and Business Management departments.

Our Physical Education degree is nationally accredited (CAEP) for the teacher licensure option. For students wishing to pursue coaching, we offer our non-licensure option, Child and Youth Physical Activity Specialist. The department also offers two options within our Exercise Science degree.

Finally, HPMS offers an interdisciplinary minor in Sport & Exercise Psychology that integrates behavior motivation strategies with physical activity and sport concepts. Department faculty play a large role as mentors and promote professional development through hands-on experiential learning with partners across the Monadnock Region.

Clinical faculty are full-time, non-tenure track positions, who are members of the bargaining unit. Clinical faculty focus on the delivery of instruction within specific areas, and service to the department, the college, and/or the profession.

Within our 4-credit model, clinical faculty teach 16 undergraduate credits per academic semester. Anticipated courses will include a combination of pedagogical and experiential learning in both sport management and the physical education programs. Possible courses include Sport Management, Law & Ethics in Sport & Rec, Sport & Rec Administration, Issues in PE & Sport, Principles of Coaching, one Activity-Pedagogy course, Practicums/externship and Student Teaching.

Our students come from diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds, with a high percentage of first-generation college students. By the time Keene State College students complete their undergraduate experience they develop critical thinking, creative inquiry, intercultural competence, civic engagement, and commitments to well-being and to sustainability that will serve them as active citizens and lifelong learners. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who will support the College's ongoing efforts to help students become responsible global citizens.

At Keene State College, we share a commitment to diversity, equity, and multiculturalism as key elements of academic excellence. We seek faculty with a desire to provide support, mentorship, and direction to prepare students to work within diverse communities.

One of our aspirations is to develop social change agents with the knowledge, skills, and experience to compassionately engage with their future employers, peers and those they serve from diverse backgrounds. Faculty actively engage in collaborative work and service within the department and across the College to advance future-thinking curricular and co-curricular approaches that strengthen our Liberal Arts focus and achieve the College's goals for inclusion and excellence as outlined in the College's Strategic Plan.

Additional Job Information

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online:

• Letter of application addressing the position description and qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae

• Three (3) letters of current reference, one of which must address teaching*

Note: You will not be able to upload letters of reference to the job portal when you apply.

At the time of application, you will be asked to supply the contact information for three references. These references will receive an email asking them to submit a letter of recommendation if your application advances.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the College's discretion. For full consideration, please submit materials by Tuesday, January 16. 2024.

Posting Number PF0829FY24 Acceptable Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Sport Management, Recreation Management, Athletic Administration, or related field; and at least one year of K-12 physical education teaching experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching experience with pre-professional programs as instructor, a preceptor, or cooperating teacher. Current or recently retired K-12 teacher's license for Physical Education and Health is a plus. Additionally, the College has identified desirable qualifications that support our commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse campus community including the ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to the campus.

Salary Information

Salary is based on the prevailing Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, according to which the rank minimum for an Clinical Assistant Professor is $65,720 and $61,540 for an Clinical Instructor for Academic Year 2024-2025. Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package. The College reserves the flexibility to appoint clinical rank dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/58642 Percent Time Information (FTE) Faculty Information If Renewable or Number of years, please specify Type of Position Clinical Faculty

Posting Details

Posting Date 12/04/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Closing Date Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No Appointment Type Non Tenure-Track If TERM position with benefits, indicate projected end date Departmental Information This position is responsible for the supervision of Special Requirements A background check will be required as a condition of employment. EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Special Instructions to Applicants Institution Information

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events,and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please

visit:https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.

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